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Dental Pulp Infection - Causes and Risk Factors

Cause of Dental Pulp Infection

  • Caries or tooth decay is the most common cause of dental pulp infection.

Caries or tooth decay - National Dental Centre Singapore

Other pathways for bacterial invasion into the tooth structure and infection of the underlying dental pulp are through:

  • Defective fillings or restorations

Defective fillings or restorations - National Dental Centre Singapore

  • Cracks in the tooth structure as a result of excessive biting of hard food or objects are potential pathways for bacteria and noxious stimuli to irritate the dental pulp.

Cracks in the tooth structure - National Dental Centre Singapore

  • Traumatic injuries to the face and mouth from sports or other accidents can cause teeth to fracture, loosen or even be knocked completely out of the socket (avulsion). Any damage of the tooth structure, surrounding gum or supporting bone will allow bacteria colonisation from saliva, leading to an inflamed dental pulp.

Traumatic injuries to the face and mouth from sports or other accidents - National Dental Centre Singapore   

  • Excessive wear of the hard outer layers (enamel and dentine) of the tooth due to parafunctional habits like grinding of teeth also make the dental pulp more vulnerable to bacterial or acidic attack.

Excessive wear of the hard outer layers (enamel and dentine) - National Dental Centre Singapore

Dental Pulp Infection - Preparing for surgery

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The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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