Pulp necrosis

Tissue death within the interior of a tooth

Summary

Pulp necrosis is a clinical diagnostic category indicating the death of cells and tissues in the pulp chamber of a tooth with or without bacterial invasion. It is often the result of many cases of dental trauma, caries and irreversible pulpitis.

Originally created by Ashley Payne

11/30/2009, 11:19:11 PM

Modified

5/18/2026, 12:28:07 PM

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