Pulpitis

1. Two types: reversible pulpitis and irreversible pulpitis
   1. Reversible Pulpitis
      1. Duration of pain is short (seconds)
      2. Associated with noxious stimuli (cold or heat)
   2. Irreversible Pulpitis
      1. Duration of pain is long (hours) and intense
      2. Associated with noxious stimuli or may occur spontaneously
      3. Tx = root canal or extraction

See Also

• Dental Problems

Source

• ER Atlas
• Tintinalli
• UpToDate