Pulpal Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What three reactions can protect the pulp against caries
A
Decrease in dentin permeability
Tertiary dentin formation
Inflammatory and immune responses
2
Q
What is the cardinal sign of inflammation
A
Swelling
3
Q
What is a pulp polyp
A
Successive breakdown of pulp stops
Opening of pulp cavity occurs
asymptomatic
Surface epithelium forms from oral epithelial cell implantation
4
Q
What causes liquefaction necrosis
A
Infectious agents
5
Q
Blood loss causes
A
ischemia/coagulation necrosis
6
Q
What are five pathways of pulpal disease
A
Dentinal tubules Direct pulpal exposure Caries Iatrogenic Trauma
