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Non-Carious Lesions Endodontics

The document provides a quick revision table of non-carious lesions in endodontics, outlining lesion types, causes, clinical features, and endodontic implications. Key lesions include attrition, abrasion, erosion, abfraction, cracked tooth syndrome, and traumatic lesions, each with specific characteristics and potential consequences for dental health. Understanding these lesions is crucial for diagnosing and determining appropriate endodontic treatment options.

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Non-Carious Lesions Endodontics

The document provides a quick revision table of non-carious lesions in endodontics, outlining lesion types, causes, clinical features, and endodontic implications. Key lesions include attrition, abrasion, erosion, abfraction, cracked tooth syndrome, and traumatic lesions, each with specific characteristics and potential consequences for dental health. Understanding these lesions is crucial for diagnosing and determining appropriate endodontic treatment options.

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Non-Carious Lesions in Endodontics - Quick Revision Table

Lesion Type Cause Clinical Features Endodontic Implications

Attrition Tooth-to-tooth contact (bruxism)


Flattened occlusal/incisal surfaces
May lead to pulp exposure or pulpi

Abrasion Mechanical forces (e.g., brushing)


Notched lesions at cervical areasSensitivity or pulp exposure in seve

Erosion Chemical dissolution (acids)


Smooth, cupped-out defects, usually
Chronic
on enamel
cases may lead to pulp ne

Abfraction Occlusal stress causing flexure


V-shaped cervical lesions May lead to dentin exposure and p

Cracked Tooth Syndrome


Incomplete tooth fracture Pain on biting, sensitivity to temperature
May cause irreversible pulpitis or n

Traumatic Lesions Physical injury (e.g., fall, accident)


Fracture, discoloration, mobility May require RCT depending on pu

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