{"product_id":"2940154415160","title":"Dental Pulp Infection (Pulpitis) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eDental Pulp Infection or Pulpitis is the inflammation of the pulp or nerve chamber in the tooth producing pain and pressure.\u003cbr\u003eThe pressure produced can induce problems with the nerves of the tooth.\u003cbr\u003eThis disorder can be treated if early, and normally does not lead to more problems once treated\u003cbr\u003eIf the disorder is not given the proper treatment, then pulpitis will ultimately cause the pulp to die.\u003cbr\u003eThere are two types: reversible and irreversible.\u003cbr\u003e1. In reversible pulpitis, the decay has not involved the entire pulp, and the remaining tissue with its nerves and blood vessels can be saved.\u003cbr\u003eLeft untreated, reversible pulpitis may ultimately become irreversible in which decay is so serious that the remaining pulp, nerves, and vessels die.\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, the tooth may become discolored\u003cbr\u003eUp to a certain situation, pulpitis is reversible.\u003cbr\u003eThe decay can be eradicated, the region around the tooth cleaned and the cavity filled.\u003cbr\u003eIf this is performed early enough (before the infection has become too serious) the pulp is revitalized and the tooth saved.\u003cbr\u003eLeft untreated, a dental abscess may develop.\u003cbr\u003e2. In cases where the infection has become irreversible, root canal treatment may be needed.\u003cbr\u003eThe dentist will have to drill into the pulp and remove the infected material.\u003cbr\u003eOnce the pulp is taken out, the cavity is then filled with an inert material such as ‘gutta percha’, which is a latex derivative.\u003cbr\u003eOnce this intervention has been finished, the tooth is basically dead.\u003cbr\u003eVery often, a crown is placed over the dead tooth to provide it extra protection.\u003cbr\u003eCauses:\u003cbr\u003eDental pulp infection is mainly caused by tooth decay (caries) or it can be due to other causes, such as trauma, cracks or excessive tooth wear.\u003cbr\u003eBacteria reaches deep into the structure of the tooth.\u003cbr\u003e1. Defective fillings or restorations\u003cbr\u003e2. Cracks in the tooth structure\u003cbr\u003e3. Traumatic injuries to the face and mouth\u003cbr\u003e4. Excessive wear of the hard outer layers (enamel and dentine)\u003cbr\u003eRisk factors are poor oral hygiene and a diet high in sugar.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms:\u003cbr\u003e1. The major symptom of pulpitis is toothache.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient may also feel pain if the doctor taps the tooth with a finger.\u003cbr\u003eThere is normally pain when a stimulus is placed near the tooth.\u003cbr\u003eThe tooth normally responds to heat or sugar.\u003cbr\u003e2. Discoloration of the tooth\u003cbr\u003e3. Tenderness of the overlying gums\u003cbr\u003e4. Abscess or swelling\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis:\u003cbr\u003e1. Pulp vitality tests to determine if the dental pulp is still alive\u003cbr\u003e2. X-rays (radiographs) are used to determine the extent of tooth decay\u003cbr\u003eTreatment\u003cbr\u003eIf the stage of dental pulp inflammation is evaluated to be reversible, it can be resolved by removing the causative factors e.g. eradicating the decay and recovering or filling the tooth, occasionally with a medicament base, to restore the dental pulp to its normal healthy state.\u003cbr\u003e1. Reversible pulpitis is treated in the same method as a normal filling would be done.\u003cbr\u003eThe involved area is treated, decay is eradicated by drilling and then the cavity left is filled.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient will be given antibiotics to kill off any infections.\u003cbr\u003e2. Irreversible pulpitis needs a root canal and a crown to treat the problem.\u003cbr\u003eA root canal is a dental procedure to eradicate dead or dying nerve tissue and bacteria in a tooth.\u003cbr\u003eAntibiotics are also given.\u003cbr\u003eRegenerative endodontics now attempts to restore live tissue in the pulp chamber with stem cells and growth factors.\u003cbr\u003ePossible risks of root canal treatment are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Abscess\u003cbr\u003e2. Loss of tooth\u003cbr\u003e3. Nerve damage\u003cbr\u003e4. Tooth fracture\u003cbr\u003eThis is occasionally not always possible and the tooth might require to be removed and replaced with a dental implant.\u003cbr\u003eThe best way to prevent pulpitis is to have a good oral hygiene regime with prevention being better than the cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Dental Pulp Infection\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Dental Abscess\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Gingivitis\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082933125360,"sku":"2940154415160","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154415160_p0.jpg?v=1764066892","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154415160","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}