PULPITIS
\pʌlpˈa͡ɪtɪs], \pʌlpˈaɪtɪs], \p_ʌ_l_p_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of PULPITIS
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Inflammation of the dental pulp, usually due to bacterial infection in dental caries, tooth fracture, or other conditions causing exposure of the pulp to bacterial invasion. Chemical irritants, thermal factors, hyperemic changes, and other factors may also cause pulpitis. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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