What is chronic hyperplastic pulpitis?

Chronic hyperplastic pulpitis (pulp polyps) usually occurs in molar teeth of children and young adults and is characterized by an overgrowth of granulomatous tissue into the carious cavity.

How is chronic hyperplastic pulpitis treated?

Hyperplastic pulpitis is a variety of chronic open pulpitis which is regarded as irreversible. This condition is usually treated by root canal treatment, unless coronal damage does not permit restoration, in which case extraction is indicated.

What is chronic ulcerative pulpitis?

Pulpitis is a condition that causes painful inflammation of the pulp. It can occur in one or more teeth, and is caused by bacteria that invade the tooth’s pulp, causing it to swell.

What is the difference between acute and chronic pulpitis?

The difference between acute and chronic pulpitis is that with acute pulpitis the pain comes on all of a sudden and can be quite intense, whereas chronic pulpitis is characterised by duller but longer-lasting pain.

What causes the proliferation of pulp tissue in chronic hyperplastic pulpitis?

A pulp polyp, also known as chronic hyperplastic pulpitis, is a “productive” (i.e., growing) inflammation of dental pulp in which the development of granulation tissue is seen in response to persistent, low-grade mechanical irritation and bacterial invasion of the pulp.

How long does a pulpotomy take?

A pulpotomy takes about 30 minutes to complete from start to finish. A member of the dental team will first numb the area to ensure that your child won’t feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. The endodontist will remove the damaged pulp from the tooth before sterilizing the area to remove all the infection.