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What is the definition of Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis?
Painful inflammation of the periodontium due to trauma, irritation, or infection through the root canal, regardless of pulp vitality
What are some etiological factors for Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis?
Occlusal trauma, high points in restoration, overinstrumentation
What are the symptoms associated with Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis?
Tooth tenderness on percussion, mild-to-severe soreness, dull throbbing pain
What does untreated pulpal infection lead to?
Total pulp necrosis
What contributes to the severity of periapical inflammation?
Microorganisms in root canals and length of exposure to infecting microorganisms
Which condition is characterized by asymptomatic periradicular radiolucency on radiographs?
Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis
What is the most common cause of Acute Apical Abscess?
Invasion of bacteria from necrotic pulp tissue
What is the treatment for Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis?
Endodontic therapy of affected tooth
What are the symptoms associated with Acute Apical Abscess?
Raised temperature and malaise
What characterizes a tooth affected by Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis?
Nonvital tooth usually asymptomatic but may have dull, throbbing pain in acute phase
Test your knowledge on the classification of periapical diseases and their causes. Learn about the different types of periapical pathologies and their relation to untreated pulpal infections.
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