The document discusses pulp polyp as a type of chronic hyperplastic pulpitis caused by long-standing pulp irritation from dental issues like caries or trauma. Symptoms can include tenderness and localized bleeding, while treatment involves removal of the polypoid tissue and extirpation of the pulp. The document provides diagnostic criteria and references from Grossman's Endodontic Practice.

1. PULP POLYP
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GUIDED BY:
DR.RAHUL MARIA
PRESENTED BY:
DR. ANUBHUTI
Conservative Dentistry
& Endodontics

2. PULP POLYP
CHORNIC
HYPERPLASTIC
PULPITIS
PROLIFERATIVE
PULPITIS
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3. CHORNIC HYPERPLASTIC PULPITIS
It’s a type of irreversible pulpitis
It is a pulpal inflammation due to an extensive carious exposure of
young pulp.
Its characterized by the development of granulation tissue,
by epithelium & resulting from long standing, low grade irritation.
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4. CAUSES
A large open
cavity
Dental caries
in young
resistant pulp
Fractured
tooth causing
trauma
Mechanical
irritation
chewing &
bacterial
infection
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5. SYMPTOMS
Asymptomatic
Masticatory
stress can lead
to some
tenderness
Sometimes
localized
bleeding can
occur
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6. APPEARANCE
Inflammed
Pinkish
swollen tissue
mass.
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7. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
Proliferating gingival tissue
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8. TREATMENT
Elimination of the
polypoid tissue
Followed by extirpation
of the pulp, provided
tooth can be restored.
It should be removed
with a periodontal
curette or spoon
excavator
Bleeding can be
controlled by pressure.
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9. Pulp tissue of the
chamber is then
completely removed
& temporary
dressing is sealed in
contact with be
completed radicular
pulp tissue.
Radicular pulp is
extirpated at a later
visit.
If time permits,
pulpectomy can be
done in a single visit
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