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What key tissues make up the periradicular tissue?
What key tissues make up the periradicular tissue?
Cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone.
Periradicular tissue is capable of mounting an immune response to stop microbial ingress.
Periradicular tissue is capable of mounting an immune response to stop microbial ingress.
False
What is the hallmark of apical periodontitis?
What is the hallmark of apical periodontitis?
Which of the following factors can contribute to periapical pathologies?
Which of the following factors can contribute to periapical pathologies?
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The 'hollow tube theory', proposed by Rickert and Dixon in 1931, suggests that an empty space in a living organism fills with air quickly.
The 'hollow tube theory', proposed by Rickert and Dixon in 1931, suggests that an empty space in a living organism fills with air quickly.
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What is the Mountain Pass Concept and how does it relate to dental infections?
What is the Mountain Pass Concept and how does it relate to dental infections?
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What are some clinical tests used for periapical diagnoses?
What are some clinical tests used for periapical diagnoses?
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What are the clinical classifications of periradicular diseases?
What are the clinical classifications of periradicular diseases?
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A tooth with normal apical tissues will respond abnormally to percussion and palpation.
A tooth with normal apical tissues will respond abnormally to percussion and palpation.
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Describe the characteristics of symptomatic apical periodontitis.
Describe the characteristics of symptomatic apical periodontitis.
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Symptomatic apical periodontitis is always caused by a nonvital pulp.
Symptomatic apical periodontitis is always caused by a nonvital pulp.
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What is the primary treatment for symptomatic apical periodontitis?
What is the primary treatment for symptomatic apical periodontitis?
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Overinstrumentation or forcing debris into the periapical tissues during treatment can sometimes contribute to symptomatic apical periodontitis.
Overinstrumentation or forcing debris into the periapical tissues during treatment can sometimes contribute to symptomatic apical periodontitis.
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What is the common term for Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis?
What is the common term for Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis?
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What is the main characteristic of asymptomatic apical periodontitis as seen on a radiograph?
What is the main characteristic of asymptomatic apical periodontitis as seen on a radiograph?
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In most cases, asymptomatic apical periodontitis is sensitive to biting and percussion.
In most cases, asymptomatic apical periodontitis is sensitive to biting and percussion.
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The histopathologic entities of apical granuloma and cyst are always distinguishable radiographically.
The histopathologic entities of apical granuloma and cyst are always distinguishable radiographically.
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What is the main objective of treating asymptomatic apical periodontitis?
What is the main objective of treating asymptomatic apical periodontitis?
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An acute apical abscess can be caused by a progression of untreated asymptomatic apical periodontitis.
An acute apical abscess can be caused by a progression of untreated asymptomatic apical periodontitis.
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Describe the characteristics of an acute apical abscess.
Describe the characteristics of an acute apical abscess.
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What are the common radiographic findings associated with an acute apical abscess?
What are the common radiographic findings associated with an acute apical abscess?
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What is the major focus of managing acute apical abscess?
What is the major focus of managing acute apical abscess?
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Antibiotics are always necessary for treating an acute apical abscess.
Antibiotics are always necessary for treating an acute apical abscess.
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A periapical scar is a pathological condition.
A periapical scar is a pathological condition.
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Fascial space infections are always related to dental issues.
Fascial space infections are always related to dental issues.
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What are the most common systemic manifestations of a fascial space infection?
What are the most common systemic manifestations of a fascial space infection?
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A Phoenix abscess is a chronic, slowly progressive infection with minimal or no symptoms.
A Phoenix abscess is a chronic, slowly progressive infection with minimal or no symptoms.
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Study Notes
Pulpal and Periradicular Lesions (2)
- Periradicular tissue includes cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone.
- Pulp cavity, enamel, and dentin are internal tooth structures.
- The progression of pulp disease affects periapical tissues, creating a significant challenge.
- The periodontal ligament (PDL) is a thin, fibrous tissue within the bony crypt.
Etiology of Pathologies of Periradicular Tissues
- Inflammation spreads from the radicular pulp to periapical tissues.
- This progression of pulp disease poses a significant biological challenge.
- The PDL is a thin, fibrous tissue confined within the bony crypt.
- These tissues lack the ability to mount an immune response to stop microbial ingress.
Etiology of Pathologies of Periradicular Tissues (Specific Causes)
- Bacterial: Untreated pulp infection can lead to pulp necrosis and periapical infection.
- Severe trauma: Tooth trauma or heat production during preparation can interrupt blood supply, causing pulp necrosis and periapical infection.
- Traumatic occlusion: Persistent periapical tissue compression from trauma can lead to an apical inflammatory response.
- Improper instrumentation: Improper manipulation or overinstrumentation of the root canal can force debris, irrigating solution, and toxic components into periapical tissues.
- Tissue-irritating drugs: Drugs used during canal treatment can damage periapical tissues.
- Mechanical irritation: Excess root filling can cause bone resorption in the periapical region during masticatory movement.
- Foreign proteins: Interchange of foreign proteins accumulating in poorly filled canals can cause irritation.
Rickets and Dixon's Hollow Tube Theory
- In 1931, Rickets and Dixon formulated the hollow tube theory.
- This theory suggests that empty spaces within a living organism tend to fill with tissue fluids over time.
- This theory was based on observations of inflammatory reactions around implants in experimental animals.
Relationship Between Pulp and Periradicular Tissue
- Inflammation in the pulp can easily lead to inflammation in the periodontal ligament, even before complete pulp necrosis.
- Products of pulp degeneration and tissue necrosis reach the periradicular zone, triggering inflammatory and immunologic reactions.
- These reactions are considered lesions of endodontic origin.
The Mountain Pass Concept
- Bacteria in the root canal are analogous to an army behind inaccessible mountains.
- The apical foramen acts as a mountain pass, letting the army try to invade the periodontal tissues.
- Granulation tissue, acting as a defending army, tries to prevent further invasion.
- The defending army consists of white blood cells and other cells in the granulation tissue.
Periapical Tests
- Clinical tests are essential for localizing pain to offending teeth.
- These tests include palpation over the apex, light percussion with a mirror handle, and digital pressure (especially if patient reports severe pain on mastication).
- Percussion is conducted by tapping on incisal or occlusal surfaces using either a finger or the mirror handle.
Clinical Classification of Periradicular Diseases
- Normal apical tissues: Asymptomatic patients with normal responses to percussion and palpation, intact lamina dura and periodontal ligament space, and no swelling or pain.
- Symptomatic apical periodontitis (Acute Apical Periodontitis): Painful inflammation of the periodontium (often from trauma, irritation, or infection through the root canal).
- Asymptomatic apical periodontitis (Chronic Apical Periodontitis): Primarily characterized by bone resorption leading to a radiolucency. The condition usually develops after a period of acute apical periodontitis.
- Acute apical abscess: A severe inflammatory reaction to root canal infection, potentially spreading and resulting in systemic manifestations.
- Phoenix Abscess: An acute inflammatory reaction superimposed on existing asymptomatic apical periodontitis.
- Chronic apical abscess: An inflammatory reaction characterized by a gradual onset and intermittent discharge of pus through an associated sinus tract.
- Condensing osteitis: A radiographic condition presenting as sclerotic bone around the apical region, possibly caused by low-grade bone irritation.
Cryotherapy
- A randomized clinical trial using cold saline irrigation reduced post-operative pain and the need for pain medication in patients with necrotic pulp and symptomatic apical periodontitis.
Treatment of Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis
- Removal of irritants (necrotic pulp) and obturation of root canals usually resolves the condition.
- Surgical removal of periapical pathology may be necessary.
- Extraction of the tooth is sometimes used as a last resort.
Periapical Scar
- A periapical scar is a healing response, not a disease.
- Fibrous tissue forms instead of bone, resulting in a radiolucency that typically decreases but does not completely disappear.
Management of Acute Apical Abscess
- Key to management involves removing the infection source
- Establishing drainage (through canal or incision) may be necessary.
- Systemic infections may warrant antibiotic use.
- Restorative methods for controlling the spread should also be used during management with prompt sealing and relief from occlusion.
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Test your knowledge on pulpal and periradicular lesions, including the anatomy of periradicular tissues and the etiology of related pathologies. Explore the impact of bacterial infections and trauma on pulp diseases and their progression. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these crucial dental concepts.
