Clinical term
pulpitis
Inflammation of the tooth's inner pulp. Reversible pulpitis settles once the cause is removed; irreversible pulpitis causes lingering pain and needs root canal treatment or extraction.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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