Pulpitis: Difference between revisions

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==Background==
==Background==


==Diagnosis==
 
==Clinical Features==
 


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Template:Dental Problems DDX}}
{{Template:Dental Problems DDX}}
==Diagnosis==


==Management==
==Management==
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###Associated with noxious stimuli or may occur spontaneously
###Associated with noxious stimuli or may occur spontaneously
###Tx = root canal or extraction
###Tx = root canal or extraction
==Disposition==
*Discharge


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Dental Problems]]
*[[Dental Problems]]


== Source ==
==References==
*ER Atlas
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*Tintinalli
*UpToDate


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[[Category:ENT]]
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[[Category:ID]]

Revision as of 10:20, 17 August 2015

Background

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Dentoalveolar Injuries

Odontogenic Infections

Other

Diagnosis

Management

  1. Two types:
    1. Reversible Pulpitis
      1. Duration of pain is short (seconds)
      2. Associated with noxious stimuli (cold or heat)
    2. Irreversible Pulpitis
      1. Duration of pain is long (hours) and intense
      2. Associated with noxious stimuli or may occur spontaneously
      3. Tx = root canal or extraction

Disposition

  • Discharge

See Also

References