Re: Reversible vs. irrerversible pulpitis

On Oct 28, 11:48 am, Steven Bornfeld <dentaltwinm...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
... but some of these teeth remain assymptomatic (and we
assume have vital and healthy pulps) indefinitely.

Steve

That's a new term I'll have to use, assymptomatic.

Ass'-ymp-to-mat'-ic (adjective):

1. The state in which there are no obvious signs of pain in the
buttocks region. Sometimes used in reference to dental anatomy as
some upper molars do appear to have buttcracks along their lingual
surfaces.

- usage : "Dang, my *** was so sore from those hemorrhoids, but
thankfully after my surgery, it's now assymptomatic!" ;-)
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Here's a link which explains in some detail about pulpal inflammation
and tests involved in root canal therapy.

http://www.dentalminds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6

It doesn't take into account if the tooth has a root fracture, but
that might be something to be added in later.

Zzzdentist
www.dentalminds.com

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