Endodontics - Types of Apical Diagnoses Flashcards

1
Q

In a tooth with SYMPTOMATIC APICAL PERIODONTITIS what stimuli generates a painful response?

A

biting
Percussion
Palpitation

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What response is indicative of a degenerating pulp?

What are the nest steps?

A

Severe pain with percussion or palpitation

Root canal treatment/extraction.

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How does ASYMPTOMATIC APICAL PERIODONTITIS present on a radiograph?

A

Apical radiolucency

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Describe the clinical symptoms of ASYMPTOMATIC APICAL PERIODONTITIS.

A

None - no pain with percussion or palpitation.

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How does a CHRONIC APICAL ABSCESS present on a radiograph?

A

radiolucency and osseous destruction.

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Describe the characteristics of a CHRONIC APICAL ABSCESS.

A

Possible discharge from a draining sinus tract.

Gradual onset

Little/no discomfort.

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How does an ACUTE APICAL ABSCESS present on a radiograph?

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Possible no signs of destruction

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What are the symptoms of an ACUTE APICAL ABSCESS?

A

Malaise
Fever
Lymphadenopathy
Swelling of tissues

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What are the characteristcs of an ACUTE APICAL ABSCESS?

A

Rapid onset

Spontaneous pain

Pus formation

Extreme tenderness of the tooth

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10
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In terms of the swelling associated with an acute apical abscess, what must you be cautious of?

A

Swelling of the eye

Swelling of the airway

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