What is dental retrograde pulpitis?

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In medicine, the infection of pulp tissue caused by periodontitis is called retrograde pulpitis. Retrograde pulpitis is a common disease. The destruction of periodontal tissue, such as periodontal ligament, alveolar bone serious absorption of inflammation, can cause root tip infection, through the root canal cause pulp tissue inflammation. Let's share my experience with you.

What is dental retrograde pulpitis?

The affected teeth can show typical symptoms of silver pulpitis and chronic pulpitis. All the teeth had a long history of periodontitis, and could be complained of bad breath, loose teeth, weak occlusion or pain.

There are periodontal pocket deep into the apical area or more serious root bifurcation lesions in the affected teeth. Gingival edema, hyperemia, periodontal pocket discharge pus. The response of temperature test on different parts of crown of multiple teeth may be provocative pain, dull or no response.

The response of the teeth to percussion was mild pain (+ +) - moderate pain (+ +). X-ray showed extensive destruction of periodontal tissue or root bifurcation lesions.

matters needing attention

In daily life, eat more fruits and vegetables, keep optimistic mood, pay attention not to fatigue, pay attention to the recovery of the body, in addition, if there are any symptoms should go to the hospital for examination, and corresponding treatment, these are to actively do.