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What can trigger an acute exacerbation of chronic apical periodontitis?
What can trigger an acute exacerbation of chronic apical periodontitis?
- Activation of bacterial flora (correct)
- Application of rubber dam
- Preserving the periapical lesion
- Immediate removal of pulp tissue
Recurrent periapical abscesses can result from low virulence of microorganisms.
Recurrent periapical abscesses can result from low virulence of microorganisms.
False (B)
What is the primary method of validating sufficient removal of pulp tissue from root canals?
What is the primary method of validating sufficient removal of pulp tissue from root canals?
Placement of a sterile paper point in the canal and observing for pain and discoloration.
An acute flare-up in endodontics can be caused by inadequate __________ of the root canal system.
An acute flare-up in endodontics can be caused by inadequate __________ of the root canal system.
Match the following etiological factors with their descriptions:
Match the following etiological factors with their descriptions:
What is one of the disadvantages of certain dental procedures mentioned?
What is one of the disadvantages of certain dental procedures mentioned?
Trepination is recommended as a traditional procedure for treating symptomatic necrotic pulp.
Trepination is recommended as a traditional procedure for treating symptomatic necrotic pulp.
What urgent treatment is required when there is diffuse swelling?
What urgent treatment is required when there is diffuse swelling?
In cases where there is _______ through the root canal, the access cavity is opened and ample irrigation is done.
In cases where there is _______ through the root canal, the access cavity is opened and ample irrigation is done.
Match the type of tissue swelling with its corresponding action:
Match the type of tissue swelling with its corresponding action:
What should be done when a patient can provide sufficient mouth opening for treatment?
What should be done when a patient can provide sufficient mouth opening for treatment?
It is acceptable to leave the tooth open between appointments.
It is acceptable to leave the tooth open between appointments.
What is a common incidence rate range for endodontic acute exacerbation cases?
What is a common incidence rate range for endodontic acute exacerbation cases?
Symptomatic apical periodontitis can occur after endodontic treatment.
Symptomatic apical periodontitis can occur after endodontic treatment.
Name one predisposing factor in the etiology of flare up.
Name one predisposing factor in the etiology of flare up.
An acute exacerbation of chronic apical periodontitis is often referred to as a ______.
An acute exacerbation of chronic apical periodontitis is often referred to as a ______.
Match the causes of flare up with their categories:
Match the causes of flare up with their categories:
Which of the following is NOT a prevention method for flare ups?
Which of the following is NOT a prevention method for flare ups?
What diagnostic method can help identify a fracture during a clinical examination?
What diagnostic method can help identify a fracture during a clinical examination?
Patients can immediately identify their fractured tooth due to pain signals.
Patients can immediately identify their fractured tooth due to pain signals.
Over instrumentation can lead to symptomatic apical periodontitis.
Over instrumentation can lead to symptomatic apical periodontitis.
What happens to the pain after a tooth has completely fractured?
What happens to the pain after a tooth has completely fractured?
What is the purpose of placing a sterile paper point in the canal during a validation test?
What is the purpose of placing a sterile paper point in the canal during a validation test?
The presence of ______ pulp in the root canal can cause insufficient removal of pulp tissue.
The presence of ______ pulp in the root canal can cause insufficient removal of pulp tissue.
The bite test is used in diagnosing __________ fractures.
The bite test is used in diagnosing __________ fractures.
Match the diagnostic tools with their descriptions:
Match the diagnostic tools with their descriptions:
Which tooth type is more commonly associated with flare ups?
Which tooth type is more commonly associated with flare ups?
What symptom is typically experienced by patients with a cracked tooth?
What symptom is typically experienced by patients with a cracked tooth?
Surgical opening of the area is a common first step in diagnosing a cracked tooth.
Surgical opening of the area is a common first step in diagnosing a cracked tooth.
Which tooth number was cited in the patient case with pain during chewing?
Which tooth number was cited in the patient case with pain during chewing?
Indirect methods include using __________ temporary crowns for diagnosis.
Indirect methods include using __________ temporary crowns for diagnosis.
Which of the following methods is more sensitive and precise in diagnosing fractures?
Which of the following methods is more sensitive and precise in diagnosing fractures?
What condition may result from cracks in vital teeth?
What condition may result from cracks in vital teeth?
Cracked teeth are only observed in teeth with large restorations.
Cracked teeth are only observed in teeth with large restorations.
Which group of teeth are especially prone to cracking?
Which group of teeth are especially prone to cracking?
Symptoms and clinical tests showing pulpal pathology may indicate a __________ crack.
Symptoms and clinical tests showing pulpal pathology may indicate a __________ crack.
Match the anatomical factors with their descriptions:
Match the anatomical factors with their descriptions:
Which of the following methods may assist in diagnosing cracks in teeth?
Which of the following methods may assist in diagnosing cracks in teeth?
Removal of filling material always guarantees the discovery of a crack.
Removal of filling material always guarantees the discovery of a crack.
What type of treatment is applied for cracked teeth experiencing symptoms?
What type of treatment is applied for cracked teeth experiencing symptoms?
Natural factors contributing to cracks include __________ and bruxism.
Natural factors contributing to cracks include __________ and bruxism.
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Cracked Tooth
Cracked Tooth
A crack in a tooth that extends from the chewing surface to the root, often causing pain when chewing.
Vertical Tooth Fracture
Vertical Tooth Fracture
A type of cracked tooth where the crack extends vertically from the chewing surface towards the root, often leading to tooth extraction.
Horizontal Tooth Fracture
Horizontal Tooth Fracture
A type of cracked tooth where the crack extends horizontally or diagonally above the gum line, often providing a better prognosis for the tooth.
Pain in Specific Chewing Positions
Pain in Specific Chewing Positions
A clinical sign where the tooth experiences pain in specific chewing positions, suggesting a cracked tooth.
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Spontaneous Tooth Pain
Spontaneous Tooth Pain
A clinical sign of a cracked tooth where pain is unpredictable and can be sharp or lingering, occurring even without chewing.
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Bite Test
Bite Test
A diagnostic tool used to identify cracked teeth where a wooden stick or rubber material is bitten into the suspected tooth, to trigger pain.
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Painting Method
Painting Method
A diagnostic technique where a dye is applied to a suspected cracked tooth to visualize the crack under a magnifying glass.
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Deep Occlusal Grooves
Deep Occlusal Grooves
An anatomical factor that can increase the risk of cracked teeth, as these grooves are prone to fracture.
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Prominent Root Grooves
Prominent Root Grooves
An anatomical factor that can increase the risk of cracked teeth because they might weaken the tooth structure.
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Trephination for Periapical Lesions
Trephination for Periapical Lesions
When a tooth's pulp dies and there's an infection, inflammation develops at the tip of the root. This can cause pain, swelling, and even an abscess. Trephination is a procedure to relieve the pressure by drilling a hole in the bone. However, studies have shown it's not effective for treating tooth infections.
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Drainage through Access Cavity
Drainage through Access Cavity
If there's swelling and no way for pus to drain through the tooth, opening the tooth's chamber can help. This allows the infection to drain, and the canal can be cleaned and treated.
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Incision for Drainage
Incision for Drainage
Sometimes, there is an abscess but no drainage through the tooth. In these cases, an incision in the gum is needed to create an opening for pus to escape.
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Antibiotics for Diffuse Swelling
Antibiotics for Diffuse Swelling
If the swelling spreads to the surrounding area, it's essential to use antibiotics, as the infection is widespread and medication is needed to fight it.
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Drainage through the Tooth: Treatment
Drainage through the Tooth: Treatment
When there's swelling and the abscess is draining through the tooth, the tooth is opened, cleaned, and irrigation is done. The cavity is then sealed to allow healing and prevent further infection.
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No Drainage, Localized Swelling: Treatment
No Drainage, Localized Swelling: Treatment
In cases where there's no drainage and the swelling is not widespread, we still open the tooth, clean the canal, and irrigate. The cavity is then closed to help the inflammation subside.
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Keeping the Tooth Open:
Keeping the Tooth Open:
It's vital to complete the treatment in one session to prevent re-infection. Leaving the tooth open between appointments can increase the risk of further complications.
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Phoenix Abscess
Phoenix Abscess
An acute flare-up of symptoms in a tooth with a previously asymptomatic necrotic pulp and periapical lesion. This is often triggered by changes within the root canal during instrumentation, activating bacteria and causing inflammation.
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Recurrent Periapical Abscess
Recurrent Periapical Abscess
The recurrence of acute symptoms in a tooth that has been treated for an acute periapical abscess. This can happen due to factors like the high virulence of remaining bacteria or a weakened immune system.
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Local Adaptation Syndrome
Local Adaptation Syndrome
A chronic inflammatory response in connective tissue due to persistent irritation. This process can lead to long-term inflammation and eventual tissue breakdown.
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Periapical Tissue Pressure
Periapical Tissue Pressure
One of the factors contributing to flare-ups (Phoenix Abscess) is the increased pressure from the periapical region. This pressure can be caused by the accumulation of fluids or inflammatory cells.
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Microbial Factors
Microbial Factors
Factors that play a significant role in the development of flare-ups, specifically bacterial species and their influence on the local inflammation.
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Tooth Crack
Tooth Crack
A crack in a tooth that extends from the chewing surface down towards the root.
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Biting Pain
Biting Pain
A type of pain that occurs when biting down on a cracked tooth, and subsides when the pressure is released.
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Transillumination
Transillumination
A technique using light to shine through a tooth to detect internal fractures.
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Asymptomatic Phase
Asymptomatic Phase
A long period of time where a cracked tooth may not cause symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose.
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Composite Resin Restoration
Composite Resin Restoration
A common treatment for a cracked tooth that involves filling the crack with a tooth-colored material.
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Copper Rings or Stainless Steel Bands
Copper Rings or Stainless Steel Bands
A temporary treatment option for a cracked tooth that involves placing a ring or band around the tooth.
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Clinical Examination
Clinical Examination
The process of examining the mouth and teeth visually and physically to diagnose tooth problems.
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Fully Fractured Tooth
Fully Fractured Tooth
When a tooth is so severely cracked that it no longer causes pain.
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Endodontic Flare-Up
Endodontic Flare-Up
Inflammation or infection developing in the area surrounding the tooth's root after endodontic treatment has begun.
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Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis
Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis
A condition where bacteria or other irritants have reached the tissues surrounding the tooth's root, resulting in pain, swelling, and inflammation.
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Residual Pulp Tissue
Residual Pulp Tissue
It occurs when the tooth's pulp, containing nerves and blood vessels, is not completely removed during root canal treatment, resulting in a flare-up.
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Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Apical Periodontitis
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Apical Periodontitis
A sudden worsening of a pre-existing infection at the tooth's root, often characterized by pain, swelling, and pus formation.
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Predisposing Factors for Flare-Up
Predisposing Factors for Flare-Up
A primary factor contributing to flare-ups, including age, gender, tooth type, pulp condition, and pre-treatment pain.
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Irrigation Solutions
Irrigation Solutions
The use of irrigating solutions during root canal treatment can cause irritation and flare-ups if not handled carefully.
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Overflow of Canal Filling Material
Overflow of Canal Filling Material
Overfilling the root canal system with filling material can lead to pressure buildup and flare-ups.
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Mechanical Causes of Flare-Up
Mechanical Causes of Flare-Up
Improper instrumentation techniques, such as over-instrumentation or pushing debris into the tissue surrounding the tooth's root, can cause inflammation and flare-ups.
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Validation Test for Over-Instrumentation
Validation Test for Over-Instrumentation
Removing the temporary filling and checking the working length with a paper point after rubber dam is applied helps dentists detect over-instrumentation.
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Emergency Conditions in Endodontics
- Endodontic emergencies involve pain and/or swelling due to infection or inflammation of pulpal and/or periapical tissues, requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment.
- Real emergencies involve situations where waiting is impossible, pain is severe, and analgesics are ineffective, impacting sleep, eating, and daily activities.
- Common conditions include traumatic injuries, and inflammatory conditions of the pulp and periapical tissues (e.g., dental decay, pulp infection, root canal infection, periapical tissue infection).
Types of Endodontic Emergencies
- Teeth with irreversible pulpitis with normal periapex: Irreversible pulpitis with a normal periapical area.
- Teeth with irreversible pulpitis and acute apical periodontitis: Irreversible pulpitis accompanied by an acute apical inflammatory response.
- Teeth with necrotic pulp without swelling, with acute apical periodontitis: Necrotic pulp without swelling, but with an active acute apical process.
- Teeth with necrotic pulp with fluctuant swelling with drainage: Necrotic pulp with swelling that fluctuates and drains.
- Teeth with necrotic pulp with fluctuant swelling without drainage: Necrotic pulp with swelling that fluctuates but does not drain.
- Teeth with necrotic pulp with diffuse facial swelling with drainage through the canal: Necrotic pulp with spreading facial swelling that drains via a canal opening.
- Teeth with necrotic pulp without drainage and diffuse facial swelling: Necrotic pulp with diffuse, non-draining facial swelling
- Painful conditions before treatment, involving teeth with vital pulp, include reversible pulpitis and irreversible pulpitis.
Reversible Pulpitis
- Reversible pulpitis is not a real emergency.
- It causes pain to cold, hot, sweet, and sour stimuli
- Causes: Caries, exposed dentin, recent dental treatment, damaged restorations, occlusal trauma.
- Treatment: Removal of the irritant, application of desensitizing agents, and restoration.
Irreversible Pulpitis
- Irreversible pulpitis requires urgent treatment.
- Pain is severe, spontaneous, and may be present at night.
- Pain is triggered by thermal changes. The pain persists even after the stimulus is removed.
- Referred pain may be present.
- Treatment includes root canal treatment or extraction; in some cases, aggressive cleaning of the affected tooth area to avoid recontamination of the root canal system is required. Removal of pulp and application of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2).
Acute Apical Periodontitis
- Cause: Infected pulp, tissue damage (due to chemomechanical preparation) or occlusal trauma, food impaction, high restoration.
- Characteristics: Sensitivity to percussion (+), pain during biting and chewing, mobility of the tooth, possibly tooth vitality or devitality, and associated symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
- Treatment: Focuses on the underlying cause, using NSAID analgesics if required, to relieve symptoms.
Importance of Maintaining Apical Constriction
- Proper management crucial to prevent infection or further tooth damage.
- Maintaining this constriction is essential to prevent the spread of infection or further tooth problems.
Emergencies in Teeth with Necrotic Pulp:
- Teeth with necrotic pulp without swelling: Chemomechanical preparation; calcium hydroxide medication.
- Teeth with necrotic pulp with swelling (acute apical abscess): Localized swelling -> open access cavity, drain through the canal, clean, seal. Diffuse swelling -> antibiotics; open canal, clean, seal, and place calcium hydroxide.
Psychological Approach
- Correct diagnosis is a critical aspect of the process, involving identifying the patient's complaint, reviewing their medical history, and applying diagnostic protocols.
Other Emergency Types
- Emergencies in a tooth that has not been treated before.
- Emergencies that occur after endodontic treatment has started (acute exacerbation/flare-up).
- Emergencies occurring later in a tooth whose endodontic treatment has been completed.
Clinical Conditions Considered as Endodontic Emergencies
- A range of clinical situations is considered endodontic emergencies. These situations require a thorough, accurate assessment, and prompt treatment to avoid worsening the condition.
Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS)
- CTS involves an elongated fracture line in the tooth structure, possibly extending to the pulp or periodontal ligament.
- Depth and progression are usually unknown.
- Characteristics: Pain during chewing that can be sharp, short term, or spontaneous and long lasting.
Bite Test
- Method used to detect cracks.
- Procedures can involve wood sticks, cotton rolls, or other devices, often requiring the patient's cooperation.
- Different tools and techniques are used based on the degree of sensitivity required and the anatomy of the impacted tooth.
Diagnosis of Endodontic Emergencies
- Accurate diagnosis is vital for appropriate treatment.
Treatment
- Specific approaches depend on the type of emergency involved. Usually involves immediate pain relief and an identification of the root causes to ensure treatment effectiveness.
Prognosis
- Determined based on the extension of the fracture line, the presence of swelling in the affected tooth, location of the fracture on the tooth (i.e., coronal versus apical).
Flare-Up Treatment
- Assessment focused on pulp condition and swelling present. Immediate treatment addresses pain and possible infection.
- Specific procedures based on if the pulp is vital or necrotic.
Etiology of Acute Flare-ups
- Inadequately cleaned root canal systems.
- Overinstrumentation of the root canals
- Debris pushed into the periapical region.
- Overfilling of the root canal.
- Presence of a periapical lesion.
- Re-treatment cases.
- Factors relating to the patient's immune response.
Microbiology and Immunology of Acute Exacerbations
- A range of factors can contribute to acute flare-ups, including bacterial species within the root canals, variations in the host immune response and inflammatory mediators produced within the root canals.
Secondary Radicular Infection
- This is a secondary infection that occurs after a root canal treatment, due to various factors, including the presence of microorganisms, which may lead to flare-ups.
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