devitalized tooth

de·vi·tal·ized tooth

a misnomer for a pulpless tooth.

de·vi·tal·ized tooth

(dē-vītăl-īzd tūth)

Misnomer for pulpless tooth.

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Granuloma, which is a term that usually describes a chronic periapical process, represents a mass of granulation tissue at the devitalized tooth. It develops as a defense mechanism and forms a margin towards the tissue destruction products within the root canal [1].

CLINICAL AND RADIOGRAPHIC OUTCOMES OF SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC PERIAPICAL LESIONS IN MULTIROOTED TEETH/KLINICKI I RADIOGRAFSKI ISHOD HIRURSKOG LECENJA HRONICNIH PERIAPIKALNIH PROMENA VISEKORENIH ZUBA

Key Words: Devitalized tooth, Tooth discoloration, Bleaching agents, Tooth bleaching techniques

Before proposing any treatment to the patient in a way to correct the discoloration of his or her devitalized tooth, it is essential to determine the exact cause of the color change.

When the devitalized tooth reaches the desired color, the access cavity will be sealed with a composite.