Necrotic pulp
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Necrotic pulp is a finding in dentistry to describe dental pulp within a tooth
which has become necrotic. It is a finding of interest to dentists as the process of pulp death may be painful causing a toothache
.
Sequelae of a necrotic pulp include acute apical periodontitis, dental abscess or radicular cyst and discolouration of the tooth that may require tooth bleaching
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Tests for a necrotic pulp include: vitality testing using a thermal test or an electric pulp test
er. Discolouration may be visually obvious, or more subtle.
Treatment usually involves endodontics
.
Tooth
Teeth are small, calcified, whitish structures found in the jaws of many vertebrates that are used to break down food. Some animals, particularly carnivores, also use teeth for hunting or for defensive purposes. The roots of teeth are embedded in the Mandible bone or the Maxillary bone and are...
which has become necrotic. It is a finding of interest to dentists as the process of pulp death may be painful causing a toothache
Toothache
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth.-Causes:* Dental etiology, In most cases toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as** Dental caries...
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Sequelae of a necrotic pulp include acute apical periodontitis, dental abscess or radicular cyst and discolouration of the tooth that may require tooth bleaching
Tooth bleaching
Dental bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry but most especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry. A child's deciduous teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. As a person ages the adult teeth often become darker due to changes in...
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Tests for a necrotic pulp include: vitality testing using a thermal test or an electric pulp test
Electric pulp test
In dentistry, an electric pulp test ascertains the vitality of a tooth.An electric pulp test consists of the following: An electric pulp tester is placed on the tooth to be tested along with a drop of conducting paste. The electric current is gradually increased until the patient signals a...
er. Discolouration may be visually obvious, or more subtle.
Treatment usually involves endodontics
Endodontics
Endodontics is one of the dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and deals with the tooth pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth...
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