retrograde pulpitis

Retrograde pulpitis is a serious inflammation of the pulp. The etiology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this disease are as follows: 1. Etiology Retrograde pulpitis is mainly caused by bacteria and toxins in the periodontal pocket entering the pulp retrograde through the apical foramen or lateral and accessory root canals. When periodontal tissue lesions occur, such as periodontitis leading to periodontal pocket formation, gingival recession, root exposure, etc., it provides a way for bacterial invasion. 2. Symptoms Patients usually feel spontaneous pain in the affected teeth, which can radiate to the head, ears, etc., and the pain is often severe and persistent. At the same time, it may be accompanied by symptoms such as tooth loosening and bite discomfort. 3. Diagnosis points In addition to typical symptoms, it is also necessary to combine oral examination, including periodontal tissue condition, tooth mobility, percussion reaction, etc., as well as X-ray examination to assist diagnosis, observe the situation of periapical and alveolar bone.4. Treatment methods First of all, periodontal treatment, such as scaling, scaling, etc., is needed to control periodontal inflammation. At the same time, root canal treatment for dental pulp, removal of infected pulp tissue, thorough cleaning and disinfection, and finally tight filling of root canal. For teeth loose obviously can not be retained, it may need to be extracted. Retrograde pulpitis requires high attention, timely medical treatment for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, to maintain oral health.