Category: Pathology | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Core
Inflammatory condition of the dental pulp, often secondary to caries or trauma, which may be reversible or irreversible.
Inflammation of the nerve inside the tooth that causes toothache, often from a deep cavity.
[[toothache; caries; root canal]]
Differentiate reversible vs irreversible for students; important for treatment decisions | Pronunciation: /pul-PY-tis/ | ICD-10: K04.0 | Common Misconception: Reversible and irreversible pulpitis feel similar to patients — reversible pulpitis resolves when the stimulus is removed; irreversible pulpitis lingers and progresses, requiring root canal treatment.
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