Perio endo relationships Flashcards
What are risks for pulp vitality?
Deep caries, trauma, restorative procedures.
What is the progression of pulp infection?
Exposed pulp> inflammation> edema> increased pressure> pain
Is pupal inflammation evenly distributed?
Not always, sometimes have live and dead roots
What’s going to be in the infected area of the pulp?
PMNs, macrophages, fibrous capsule periphery
Where is bacteria often going to infiltrate the tooth and what is the pupal response?
Infiltrate at root apex, pulp will try to wall off
What will turn a chronic infection into an acute problem?
Trauma
What is retrograde perio?
When a pulpal infection travels coronally and looks like perio
Where does retrograde perio start?
Apex
Does a perio abcess mean the pulp is non vital?
No
Is a large bone cyst permanent if apexes are involved?
No just remove it and bone refills
What is the most common anatomical connection bw pulp and pdl?
Apical foramen
Where are accessory canals most likely to be located?
Apex
What percentage of accessory canals are in the coronal third of the root?
1.6%
What percent of accessory canals are in the middle third of root?
8.8
What percent of accessory canals are in the apical third
17