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Reversible Pulpitis. Excellent chance of recovery without the need for endodontic treatment
shorter duration (1- 3 sec.)
Considered to be Irreversible Pulpitis
longer duration
Patients may report that their dental pain is exacerbated while lying down or bending over, this occurs because of the increase in blood pressure to the head, which therefore increases the pressure on the confined pulp
Dull pain
Sharp piercing pain can usually be localized and responds to cold
localization of pain
Test your knowledge of diagnosing pulpitis based on the duration and localization of pain. Determine whether the pain indicates reversible or irreversible pulpitis.
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