apical diagnosis

Question 2

What are normal apical tissues?

Answer 2

Teeth with normal periradicular tissues that are not sensitive to percussion or palpation; intact lamina dura and uniform PDL space.

Question 3

What is symptomatic apical periodontitis?

Answer 3

Inflammation at the apex causing pain on biting and/or percussion/palpation; may or may not have periapical radiolucency.

Question 4

What is asymptomatic apical periodontitis?

Answer 4

Chronic inflammation at the apical periodontium with radiolucency but no symptoms.

Question 5

What is an acute apical abscess?

Answer 5

An inflammatory reaction to pulpal infection and necrosis characterized by spontaneous pain, rapid-onset infection with pus, swelling, and tenderness to pressure.

Question 6

What is a chronic apical abscess?

Answer 6

An inflammatory reaction to pulpal infection and necrosis characterized by gradual onset with little or no pain; presents with sinus tract and intermittent pus discharge.

Question 7

What is condensing osteitis?

Answer 7

A diffuse radiopaque lesion at the apex representing localised bony reaction to a low-grade chronic inflammation.