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Pulp and Periapical Disease (view source)
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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Treatment for all three entities is the same, i.e. '''endodontic therapy''' or if there are complicating factors, e.g. advanced periodontitis, then extraction.
Treatment for all three entities is the same, i.e. [[Endodontic Treatment|'''endodontic therapy''']] or if there are complicating factors, e.g. advanced [[Periodontitis|periodontitis]], then extraction.
An untreated periapical abscess can lead to complications such as [[osteomyelitis]] and cellulitis through spread of the infection. <font color="red">( PicE8)</font color> A fistulous tract opening on the skin or oral mucosa may develop.
An untreated periapical abscess can lead to complications such as [[osteomyelitis]] and cellulitis through spread of the infection. <font color="red">( PicE8)</font color> A fistulous tract opening on the skin or oral mucosa may develop.
==Combined [[Periodontal Conditions|Periodontic]] and Endodontic Lesions==
==Combined [[Periodontal Conditions|Periodontic]] and Endodontic Lesions==