Pulp polyp

A pulp polyp, also called as Chronic hyperplastic pulpitis, is found in an open carious lesion, fractured tooth or when a dental restoration is missing. Due to lack of intrapulpal pressure in an open lesion pulp necrosis does not take place as would have occurred in a closed caries case. Also a good vascular and immune supply is necessary. It is a productive pulpal inflammation where the development of granulation tissue is seen.

The condition is more commonly seen in children and young adults.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Chandra S; Chandra G (30 May 2008). Oral Medicine. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. p. 39. ISBN 978-81-8448-145-7.


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