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Clinical Definition

A bacterial infection affecting one or more teeth pulp chambers and root canals. This condition often develops from untreated dental caries that allow bacteria to enter the pulp, causing inflammation and infection.

Documentation Requirements

• Acuity (acute vs. chronic)

• Specific tooth/teeth affected (using Universal Numbering System)

• Presence/absence of periapical abscess

• Whether patient has previously received root canal treatment

• Documentation of any systemic involvement

• Contributing factors (e.g., caries, trauma, cracked tooth)

• Symptoms (pain, swelling, temperature sensitivity)

Common Synonyms

• Dental abscess

• Infected root canal

• Tooth infection

• Infected nerve

• Deep tooth decay

• Pulpal infection

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Acute apical periodontitis of pulpal origin

• Periapical abscess without sinus

• Periapical cyst

Excludes2:

• Dental caries extending into pulp

• Pulpal exposure due to trauma

Scribing.io Automation

The AI scribe automatically identifies and captures:

• Anatomical terms related to dental structures

• Pain descriptors and location

• Dental numbering references

• Infection markers and descriptors

• Treatment history keywords

• Radiographic findings

Keywords are mapped to specific dental nomenclature ensuring accurate documentation for this specific tooth condition.