Diagnostic terminology

Pulpal

Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis – Symptomatic
Necrotic – Necrotic

Apical
Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis – Symptomatic pain on biting and/or percussion, may have widened pdl
Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis – Asymptomatic with apical radiolucency
Chronic Apical Abscess – Draining sinus tract
Acute Apical Abscess – swelling
*Only using the ones I include in my written notes.  For the full list click here

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