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Causes of Pulpal Inflammation

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What is the effect of caries on the pulp?

Mild inflammation

Toxicity

Pulpal death (correct)

Transitory reaction

What kind of response does the pulp have to an irritant?

Immunosuppressive response

Infectious response

Mild reaction

Inflammatory response (correct)

What was previously believed to be the primary cause of pulpal inflammation?

Bacterial infection

Protective cavity base

Toxic effects of dental materials (correct)

Restorative procedures

What complicates the decision-making process regarding cavity preparations?

Sealing and lining products (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a clinician to decide on the placement of a protective cavity base, sealer, or liner?

To protect the pulp from irritation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of effects caries can have on the pulp?

Mild inflammation to pulpal death (B) Signup and view all the answers

What effect do virtually all restorative procedures have on the pulp?

Mild inflammation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was previously thought to be the primary cause of pulpal inflammation?

Toxic effects of dental materials (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why has the decision-making process for cavity preparations become complicated?

Increase in products for sealing and lining (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of pulpal inflammatory reactions to dental materials?

Mild and transitory inflammation (A) Signup and view all the answers