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In the context of emergency dental treatment, what is the primary characteristic that defines it?
In the context of emergency dental treatment, what is the primary characteristic that defines it?
- Immediate treatment provided during the first visit to alleviate pain, swelling, or bleeding. (correct)
- Treatment that addresses aesthetic concerns during an initial visit.
- Long-term treatment plans developed during the initial consultation.
- Treatment involving surgical procedures.
Why is taking a comprehensive medical and dental history crucial for providing emergency dental treatment?
Why is taking a comprehensive medical and dental history crucial for providing emergency dental treatment?
- It is essential for billing purposes.
- It helps in understanding the potential cause of the emergency and any underlying health conditions that may affect treatment. (correct)
- It is only necessary for patients with a history of systemic diseases.
- It helps in determining the patient's level of dental insurance coverage.
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the subjective examination during the diagnosis phase of emergency dental treatment?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the subjective examination during the diagnosis phase of emergency dental treatment?
- Duration of the patient's symptoms.
- Objective assessment of the patient's occlusion. (correct)
- Spontaneity of pain.
- Patient's pain history.
What is the purpose of pulp testing and periodontal ligament (PL) examination (probing) in the context of emergency dental diagnosis?
What is the purpose of pulp testing and periodontal ligament (PL) examination (probing) in the context of emergency dental diagnosis?
In the classification of dental emergencies, what distinguishes an 'inter-treatment emergency' from other types?
In the classification of dental emergencies, what distinguishes an 'inter-treatment emergency' from other types?
What is the clinical definition of irreversible pulpitis?
What is the clinical definition of irreversible pulpitis?
Why does the pain associated with irreversible pulpitis often increase at night or when a patient is lying down?
Why does the pain associated with irreversible pulpitis often increase at night or when a patient is lying down?
Why is formocresol generally avoided during a pulpectomy?
Why is formocresol generally avoided during a pulpectomy?
In the pulpotomy procedure described for emergency treatment of a pretreatment emergency, what is the duration for which a cotton pellet with formocresol is placed over the canal orifice?
In the pulpotomy procedure described for emergency treatment of a pretreatment emergency, what is the duration for which a cotton pellet with formocresol is placed over the canal orifice?
What is the initial approach for emergency treatment of irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis?
What is the initial approach for emergency treatment of irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis?
What is the primary reason for the potential ineffectiveness of local anesthesia in cases of irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis?
What is the primary reason for the potential ineffectiveness of local anesthesia in cases of irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis?
Following a total pulpectomy, what is the standard procedure for managing the access opening?
Following a total pulpectomy, what is the standard procedure for managing the access opening?
What is one of the first steps in managing pulp necrosis with no swelling?
What is one of the first steps in managing pulp necrosis with no swelling?
What is an acute periapical abcess?
What is an acute periapical abcess?
What is the primary focus of emergency treatment?
What is the primary focus of emergency treatment?
Which examination is focused on the patient's pain history and spontaneity?
Which examination is focused on the patient's pain history and spontaneity?
What does the radiographic evaluation assess in emergency treatment?
What does the radiographic evaluation assess in emergency treatment?
When does 'post treatment emergency' occur?
When does 'post treatment emergency' occur?
What discomfort characterizes irreversible pulpitis?
What discomfort characterizes irreversible pulpitis?
What is an intrapulpal L.A.?
What is an intrapulpal L.A.?
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Emergency Treatment
Emergency Treatment
Treatment given during the first visit for a patient complaining of pain, swelling, or bleeding, aimed at providing immediate relief.
Diagnosis in dental emergencies
Diagnosis in dental emergencies
Includes medical and dental history, subjective examination (pain history), extra and intraoral examination, pulp testing, palpation, percussion, and radiographic evaluation.
Classification of dental emergencies
Classification of dental emergencies
Includes pretreatment, inter treatment, and post treatment emergencies.
Irreversible Pulpitis
Irreversible Pulpitis
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Emergency Treatment for pulpitis
Emergency Treatment for pulpitis
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Irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis
Irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis
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Treatment for irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis
Treatment for irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis
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Pulp necrosis with localized swelling
Pulp necrosis with localized swelling
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Study Notes
- Emergency treatment is defined as treatment done in the first (emergency) visit for a patient complaining of pain, swelling, or bleeding. It is immediate treatment.
Diagnosis
- Diagnosis involves medical and dental history.
- Subjective examination includes recording pain history, duration, and spontaneity.
- Extra and intraoral examination is performed.
- Pulp testing and periodontal ligament (PL) exam (probing) are performed.
- Palpation, percussion, and selective biting tests are conducted.
- Radiographic evaluation is used to assess PL thickness and periapical (P.A.) lesions.
Classification of Emergencies
- Pretreatment emergency
- Intertreatment emergency
- Post-treatment emergency
Pretreatment Emergency: Irreversible Pulpitis
- Irreversible pulpitis is defined as a clinically detectable inflammatory response of the pulpal connective tissue (C.T.).
- Signs and symptoms include severe, sharp, lancinating, throbbing, and diffuse pain.
- Pain is spontaneous or triggered by stimuli and lingers for some time after removal of the irritant.
- Pain increases at night or when the patient is lying down due to increased cephalic blood pressure and intrapulpal pressure.
- No tenderness to percussion exists.
- The radiograph usually appears normal.
Emergency Treatment for Irreversible Pulpitis
- Pulpectomy or pulpotomy is performed.
- Formcresol should not be used in pulpectomy because it is caustic and an irritant material, potentially causing severe irritation upon reaching periapical tissues.
- For pulpotomy, a cotton pellet with formcresol is placed over the canal orifice for 1 minute.
- A new pellet (very lightly dampened with formcresol) is placed in the chamber, followed by temporary filling.
- The occlusion is checked for high spots.
- A mild analgesic may be prescribed, but antibiotics are not indicated.
- Acute pulpitis has two stages, early and late.
Irreversible Pulpitis with Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis
- Definition: inflammation of periapical tissue extending the pulp inflammation down to the apical constriction.
- Signs and symptoms include severe, sharp, throbbing, but localized pain.
- Severe tenderness to percussion exist.
- Radiograph: normal or thickening of the periodontal ligament (PDL) space is observed.
- Emergency treatment is considered the most difficult emergency due to problems with anesthesia depth and the required time.
- Complete pulpectomy is the best emergency treatment for this condition.
- Anesthesia: severe inflammation can prevent the anesthetic from achieving full effectiveness.
- A heavy dose of local anesthetic (L.A.) is administered.
- Supplemental anesthesia may be needed.
Additional Anesthetic Techniques
- Intrapulpal L.A. (pressure anaesthesia)
- Intraligamentary injection
- Intraosseous injection
Steps of Treatment
- Total pulpectomy is performed.
- The access is closed with a sterile pellet and temporary filling.
- Relief of occlusion is provided.
- Moderate to severe pain may be present.
Pulp Necrosis
Pulp Necrosis Types
- Pulp necrosis with no swelling
- Pulp necrosis with localized swelling
- Pulp necrosis with diffuse swelling
Pulp Necrosis with no Swelling
- A two-visit therapy is performed
- Working Length (W.L.) + copious irrigation
- Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) intracanal medication is placed.
Pulp Necrosis with Localized Swelling (Acute Periapical Abscess)
- Definition: an advanced exudative and severe symptomatic inflammatory response of periapical C.T., caused by an irritant from the root canal, characterized by an increase in inflammatory exudates, leukocytic infiltration, and suppuration.
- It is a sequel of acute apical periodontitis.
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