Dental Pulpitis

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What type of pulpitis is characterized by low-grade irritation, resulting in the formation of reactionary dentin?

Pulp Necrosis

Acute Pulpitis

Chronic Closed Pulpitis (correct)

Chronic Open Pulpitis

Which type of pulpitis is associated with a tooth that exhibits intermittent dull aching pain and sensitivity to heat and cold?

Chronic Closed Pulpitis (correct)

Acute Pulpitis

Pulp Polyp

Chronic Open Pulpitis

What is the term for the process by which the pulp attempts to wall off an infection by producing collagen fibers?

Inflammation

Liquefaction necrosis

Fibroblastic activity (correct)

Granulation tissue formation

What is the term for the accumulation of granulation tissue and chronic inflammatory cells in response to pulp infection?

Granulation tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the death of pulp tissue as a result of chronic inflammation?

Pulp necrosis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pulpitis is characterized by a chronic inflammatory reaction that may result from low-grade injury?

Chronic Pulpitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which pulp tissue is replaced by granulation tissue and chronic inflammatory cells?

Granulation tissue formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the formation of a mass of granulation tissue that grows out of the root canal and into the oral cavity?

Pulp polyp Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the pulp that prevents normal swelling of tissue during inflammation?

It is totally enclosed within hard tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of vasodilatation in the pulp, which causes the veins to become constricted?

Congestion, degeneration, and necrosis of the pulp Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of temperature response that can produce inflammatory pulpal changes?

20°C to 45°C Signup and view all the answers

What type of blood vessels are present in the pulp?

Terminal in type Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the nerve supply of the pulp?

It has free nerve endings only Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the lack of collateral circulation in the pulp?

Weakened defensive mechanism of the pulp Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the pulp that makes it prone to damage?

It is totally enclosed within hard tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the pulp's inability to regenerate?

Congestion, degeneration, and necrosis of the pulp Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of intact enamel and dentin?

To provide sufficient protection to the pulp Signup and view all the answers

What type of irritation can cause pulp inflammation?

All of the above: mechanical, thermal, electrical, and microbial Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of focal reversible pulpitis?

Mild inflammation that can recover with irritant removal Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic clinical feature of focal reversible pulpitis?

Pain subsides within seconds after removing the irritant Signup and view all the answers

What is a histologic feature of focal reversible pulpitis?

Dilation and engorgement of blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the cause of focal reversible pulpitis is not eliminated in time?

Dilatation of the pulp vessels occurs Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of untreated chronic pulpitis?

Pulp necrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of chronic pulpitis?

Chronic inflammation and pulp polyp formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of chronic open ulcerative pulpitis?

Pulp chamber is open to the oral cavity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a clinical feature of chronic open ulcerative pulpitis?

Edema in the pulp causing pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the histopathological feature of chronic open ulcerative pulpitis?

Pulp tissue is replaced by granulation tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the pulp tissue in chronic open hyperplastic pulpitis?

It reacts in a hyperplastic manner Signup and view all the answers

What is the appearance of the pulp polyp in chronic open hyperplastic pulpitis?

A red or pinkish soft nodule Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the pulp tissue in chronic open hyperplastic pulpitis histopathology?

It is replaced by a well-vascularized granulation tissue mass Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic open pulpitis?

Large portions of the crown are usually missing Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for chronic pulpitis?

Root canal treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular infiltrates are indicative of chronic pulpitis?

Plasma cells and lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is commonly observed in the histopathology of chronic open hyperplastic pulpitis (pulp polyp)?

Granulation tissue covered by epithelium Signup and view all the answers

Which source is NOT responsible for the epithelial covering of granulation tissue in pulp polyp?

Compression by dental instruments Signup and view all the answers

What is a clinical feature of pulp necrosis?

Cessation of all symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of inflammatory exudates being compressed within the hard shell of dentin in pulpitis?

Compression of blood vessels leading to infection and necrosis Signup and view all the answers

Which key point distinguishes the inflammatory process in the pulp from other body connective tissues?

Involvement of specific pulp irritants Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pulpitis is defined by its potential for the dental pulp to return to a normal state if the irritant is removed?

Focal reversible pulpitis Signup and view all the answers

What histopathological feature is commonly noted in a microscopic section of necrotic pulp?

Empty pulp chamber Signup and view all the answers