Pulpitis
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- Two types: reversible pulpitis and irreversible pulpitis
- Reversible Pulpitis
- Duration of pain is short (seconds)
- Associated with noxious stimuli (cold or heat)
- Irreversible Pulpitis
- Duration of pain is long (hours) and intense
- Associated with noxious stimuli or may occur spontaneously
- Tx = root canal or extraction
- Reversible Pulpitis
See Also
Source
- ER Atlas
- Tintinalli
- UpToDate