Dentistry simplified

          Endodontic Emergencies Definition-     The reason for endo- dontic emergency treatment is pain at times, swelling ensuing from pulpoperiapi- cal pathosis. Because dental pain has many causes, the adept clinician must diagnose the origin of the pain as quickly as possible, to render rapid and effective relief. The following classification of emergencies and procedures is designed to simplify the selection of an effective method of treatment.  ACUTE REVERSIBLE PULPITIS Acute reversible pulpitis (hyperemia) can be treated successfully by palliative procedures.  The diagnosis and origin of the condition can be confirmed by visual, tactile, thermal, and radiographic examination of the isolated tooth. If a recent restoration has a premature contact point, recontouring this high spot will usually relieve the pain and allow the pulp to recuperate.  If persistent painful episodes occur following cavity preparation, chemical cleansi...

 Complications in oral surgery INTRODUCTION Oral surgical procedures can be compli cated by various untoward incidents d uring the surgery or in the recovery phase. The best way in the management o f complications is prevention. CLASSIFICATION The complications can be classified as follows- 1. Intra-operative complications- a) Local complications b) Systemic complications. 2. Post-operative complications- a) Immediate Local complications Systemic complications. b) Delayed Local complications Systemic complications. Intra-operative complications a) Haemorrhage.  b) Nerve injury.  c) Oro-antral perforation and fistula formation.  d) Oro-nasal fistula.  e) Fracture of the bone or tooth.  f) TMJ dislocation.  g) Displacement of tooth into spaces.  h)Fracture of maxillary tuberosity.  i) Damage to the adjoining dental structures.  j) Angio-neurotic oedema.  k) Emphysema Post-operative complications a)Infec...