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What is the main aim of treating endodontic emergencies?
What percentage of endodontic emergency cases are caused by pulp and periapical pathosis?
Which type of endodontic emergency involves severe throbbing, lingering pain especially on thermal stimuli?
What does a radiograph show in endodontic emergencies?
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What are the types of endodontic emergencies that may occur post-treatment?
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Define endodontic emergencies.
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What are the causes of endodontic emergencies?
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What is the history and diagnosis process for endodontic emergencies?
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What are the types of endodontic emergencies that may occur pretreatment?
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What is the characteristic pain associated with irreversible pulpitis in endodontic emergencies?
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Study Notes
Endodontic Emergencies
- The main aim of treating endodontic emergencies is to alleviate pain and prevent further complications.
Causes of Endodontic Emergencies
- 90% of endodontic emergency cases are caused by pulp and periapical pathosis.
Characteristics of Endodontic Emergencies
- Severe throbbing, lingering pain, especially on thermal stimuli, is associated with acute pulpitis.
- Characteristic pain associated with irreversible pulpitis includes spontaneous, lingering, and heightened sensitivity to thermal stimuli.
Radiographic Findings in Endodontic Emergencies
- A radiograph shows bone loss, apical radiolucency, or a widened periodontal ligament space in endodontic emergencies.
Types of Endodontic Emergencies
- Pretreatment endodontic emergencies include acute pulpitis, irreversible pulpitis, and acute apical periodontitis.
- Post-treatment endodontic emergencies include flare-ups, post-treatment apical periodontitis, and localized acute apical abscesses.
Definition and Diagnosis of Endodontic Emergencies
- Endodontic emergencies are urgent situations requiring immediate attention to alleviate pain and prevent further complications.
- History and diagnosis process involves patient history, clinical examination, and radiographic evaluation to determine the underlying cause of the emergency.
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Test your knowledge on identifying and managing endodontic emergencies, defined as unscheduled visits associated with pain or swelling from pulpoperiapical pathoses requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, history, and treatment objectives of endodontic emergencies.
