Dental Sclerosis Overview

A localized inflammation at the tip of the root of a tooth, usually caused by bacteria.

An early stage of apical periodontitis characterized by rapid onset and minimal bone changes.

The bony wall surrounding the tooth root, which may appear hazy or slightly widened in acute apical periodontitis.

The space between the tooth root and the surrounding bone, which may become slightly wider in acute apical periodontitis.

The characteristic feature of acute apical periodontitis, involving an accumulation of neutrophils and engorged blood vessels.

The most common type of white blood cell involved in the initial inflammatory response in acute apical periodontitis.

When removing the irritant to treat acute apical periodontitis, this is done if pulp is normal or reversible.

When pulp is irreversibly diseased or dead, this treatment is required for acute apical periodontitis.

Antibiotics are generally not needed for acute apical periodontitis because immediate dental treatment is sufficient.

The process of draining the infected exudate from the tooth, which can be achieved through immediate dental treatment.

A localized inflammatory condition caused by a sclerotic reaction to a dental infection. The bone becomes harder and denser.

The main cause of condensing osteitis is a dental infection that triggers a hardening response in the bone.

Condensing osteitis is often asymptomatic, but may cause mild pain. It usually occurs in the jaw area around the roots of molars. X-rays reveal a denser, opaque appearance compared to surrounding bone

The treatment for condensing osteitis involves addressing the underlying dental infection. The associated tooth may be treated or extracted.

Acute apical periodontitis can result from traumatic bite, rapid orthodontic treatment, bruxism, acute pulpitis, or pulp necrosis.

The patient may report a recent dental visit, pain due to previous pulp inflammation, and the affected tooth might be discolored or have visible decay.

Acute Apical Periodontitis feels intensely painful, even to the slightest touch. The pain is localized to the affected tooth due to inflammation in the periodontal ligament.

Hot or cold stimuli typically do not cause pain in Acute Apical Periodontitis.

The affected tooth may respond to a pulp tester, indicating that the nerve is still alive. In other cases, the nerve may be dead (pulp necrosis) and the tooth won't respond.

Condensing osteitis often occurs in a tooth that's either decayed or has a large filling and may even be non-vital due to infection.

The condition is usually discovered during routine dental x-rays, showing a denser, opaque area at the tooth's root.

Removing the source of the dental infection, often by treating or extracting the affected tooth.

This condition can be caused by a traumatic bite, rapid orthodontic adjustment, excessive grinding (bruxism), tooth inflammation, or tooth nerve death.

Patients may report a recent dental visit, pain related to previous tooth inflammation, and the affected tooth might be discolored or decayed.

The defining characteristic is severe pain, even with light touch, localized to the affected tooth.

Hot and cold sensations typically don't cause pain in this condition, and a pulp test may show that the nerve is still alive or dead.

Treating the underlying cause, which might involve removing the irritant, root canal treatment, or surgical intervention, based on the status of the pulp.

An early stage of apical periodontitis characterized by rapid onset and minimal bone changes, often with no visible symptoms.

The bone surrounding the tooth root may appear slightly fuzzy or the space between the tooth and bone may be slightly wider in acute apical periodontitis due to inflammation.

Acute apical periodontitis is a localized inflammatory reaction at the tip of the tooth root with engorged blood vessels and an influx of neutrophils.

If the pulp is healthy or reversible, the irritation causing acute apical periodontitis should be removed.

If the pulp is irreversibly diseased or dead, root canal treatment is necessary to address acute apical periodontitis.

Antibiotics are not usually necessary for acute apical periodontitis as immediate dental treatment is enough to eliminate the infection or drain the pus.

In acute apical periodontitis, the pain is localized to the affected tooth due to inflammation of the periodontal ligament.

Hot or cold stimuli do not usually cause pain in acute apical periodontitis.

The tooth affected by acute apical periodontitis may respond to a pulp tester, indicating a live nerve. In other cases, the nerve may be dead (pulp necrosis) and the tooth won't respond.

Acute apical periodontitis can be caused by a traumatic bite, rapid orthodontic treatment, bruxism, acute pulpitis, or pulp necrosis.

An acute exacerbation of a chronic periapical lesion, like a granuloma or cyst, that occurs after root canal treatment or inadequate debridement.

A condition where the balance between the body's defenses and the virulence of microorganisms shifts, leading to increased microbial activity in the root canal.

The pus-filled central area of a periapical abscess, containing necrotic tissue and inflammatory cells.

The surrounding area of a periapical abscess containing dilated blood vessels and inflammatory cells, primarily neutrophils.

A thick fibrous wall that forms around the central area of a periapical abscess, encapsulating the infection.

Opening the root canal to drain pus and provide access for endodontic treatment.

Treating the infected tooth's root canals to remove the source of the infection.

A re-treatment of the root canals, often after inadequate initial treatment or when an abscess returns.

Medications used to control the spread of infection, often prescribed alongside endodontic procedures.

Surgical removal of the tooth, often used as a last resort when endodontic treatment cannot salvage it.

It's a painful condition in the area around the root of a non-vital tooth, caused by a pus-forming infection.

It can arise from the tooth's pulp tissue becoming infected, or from an existing inflammation around the root becoming worse.

A tooth with deep decay or a large filling is a clue. The pain is sharp and localized to the affected tooth.

If the abscess is draining through a pathway, the pain is often less severe, and you might notice a salty taste.

It refers to the layer of hard bone that surrounds the tooth root. In a periapical abscess, this area may become hazy or show a hole on an X-ray.

It's a chronic infection around the tooth root that's usually mild and slow-growing. It can cause discomfort when chewing, but not severe pain.

It's a sign of bone loss caused by the infection. You might see a dark area on an X-ray around the tooth root.

It involves removing the infected pulp (the inner part of the tooth), cleaning and sealing the tooth root to prevent reinfection.

A tooth with a periapical abscess is often dead, meaning the nerve inside is no longer alive.

In the early stages, there might be no visible changes on an X-ray. As the abscess progresses, you might see a widening of the space between the tooth root and the bone.