Pulpitis

Inflammation of the DENTAL PULP, usually due to bacterial infection in dental caries, tooth fracture, or other conditions causing exposure of the pulp to bacterial invasion. Chemical irritants, thermal factors, hyperemic changes, and other factors may also cause pulpitis.

Year introduced: 1965(1963)

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Tree Number(s): C07.793.237.820

MeSH Unique ID: D011671

Entry Terms:

• Pulpitides
• Inflammation, Endodontic
• Endodontic Inflammation
• Endodontic Inflammations
• Inflammations, Endodontic

See Also:

• Periapical Periodontitis

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Diseases Category
Stomatognathic Diseases
Tooth Diseases
Dental Pulp Diseases
Pulpitis