Radiographic Endodontic Diagnosis

The difference between acute and chronic inflammation is:

• Acute inflammation is short-term, while chronic inflammation is long-term.

• Acute inflammation is always harmful, while chronic inflammation is always beneficial.

• Acute inflammation only occurs in the skin, while chronic inflammation occurs in the organs.

• Acute inflammation does not involve immune cells, while chronic inflammation does.

The clinical manifestations of each type of inflammation are:

• Distinct signs and symptoms depending on whether the inflammation is acute or chronic.

• Always limited to redness and swelling only, regardless of type.

• Identical for all types of inflammation.

• Only present in chronic inflammation, not in acute.

Radiographic manifestations of periapical inflammation include:

• Periapical radiolucency

• Increased bone density around the apex with normal PDL space

• Widening of the periodontal ligament space only

• Presence of root caries

Fill in the blank: The five classical signs of inflammation are pain, heat, redness, swelling, and ________.

• loss of function

• bleeding

• itching

• numbness

Match the classical sign of inflammation with its Latin term:

• Heat

• Functio laesa

• Redness

• Dolor

• Swelling

• Calor

• Loss of function

• Rubor

• Pain

• Tumor

What is the main purpose of inflammation?

• To destroy, dilute, or wall off (sequester) both the injurious agent and the injured tissue.

• To increase the spread of infection throughout the body.

• To prevent the immune system from responding to injury.

• To promote the growth of harmful bacteria in the affected area.

Inflammation is characterized by increased permeability and blood flow, exudation of fluids, and leukocytic migration into the inflammatory focus.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a characteristic of acute inflammation?

• Insidious onset

• Rapid onset

• Less intense pain

• Gradual swelling

Which of the following is a feature of chronic inflammation?

• Pronounced pain

• High fever

• Intermittent, low-grade fever

• Swelling

Fill in the blank: Acute inflammation is associated with ________ pain.

• pronounced

• mild

• chronic

• intermittent