spread of infection

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the spread of infection from a tooth. to the other tissues is dependent on what
host immunity, local anatomy and virulence of the bacterial pathogens
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what is the name given when bacteria invades pulp chamber and root canal system
irreversible pulpits
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what is peri apical periodontitis
when bacteria invades the periapical tissue and PDL
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Why does pus accumulate
due to build up of polymorphonuclear leucocytes
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what effects does the. build up. of pus have
increase in. hydrostatic pressure. triggers an osteoclastic reaction causing bone resorption
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where can the abscess present into the mouth
into the mouth: as a buccal/ labial swelling if the roots are short and close to the buccal cortex. as a palatal swelling if the roots are close to the palatal cortex. as a sublingual swelling if the roots are short and close to the lingual cortex
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where else can the. abscess present
maxillary sinus/ nose if the roots are close to the sinus/ nose, face if the roots are long relative to the muscles in the area in the maxilla, neck if the roots are long relative to the muscles in the area of the mandible
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