A pulp polyp is otherwise known as chronic hyperplastic pulpitis. There is inflammation of dental pulp with the development of granulation tissue against low-grade mechanical irritation and bacterial invasion of the pulp. The causes are tooth fracture with pulp exposure and loss of restoration. It is treated by root canal treatment and extraction, depending on the cause.
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I have inflamed gums in a tooth cavity. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My tooth has a hole in it, the gums are now inflated and it blocks the hole now. What procedure would the dentist do in my tooth? Also, the placement of the tooth is in the upper middle part. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. According to your description, it is a pulp polyp. It is a pulp hyperplastic condition after acute pulpitis. You do not need to worry because it is not a dangerous condition. There are two possible treatment... Read Full »
What can I do for a tooth cavity that is filled with gums?
Query: Hello doctor, My tooth got a hole at the center (up to down) and it was hurting since years, but later it stopped hurting. Few months before the gums started to form inside the hole. Now the gums are swollen, and recently when I was brushing my teeth, a hole has formed on the sides of that swollen g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the attachment (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and shall try to resolve your issue with my best efforts. Actually, there is a term for the condition you are explaining. It is a dental polyp that develops in case of chronic pulpitis. As ... Read Full »