FREQUENCY OF REVERSIBLE AND IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS IN PATIENTS VISITING DENTAL OPD OF SMDC COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

Objective: The main objective of study was to determine the incidence of reversible and irreversible pulpitis in patients coming for dental check-up in out-door patient department of College of Dentistry, SMDC. Materials and Methods: About 443 patients were examined in dental OPD and data was collected on basis of especially designed questionnaire. All clinical findings, radiographical interpretations and objective pulpal testing were included within the patient assessment. The data was coded and entered into SPSS 20 for data analysis. Results: Among 443 patients 304 patients were assessed for pulpal disease. (females 149, males 155). Total teeth examined were 1055 both clinically and radiographically for pulpitis and seen to be more common in males as compared to females with mandibular posteriors affected more. Irreversible pulpitis seen to be more common in females and caries being the number one cause of the disease. Pulpitis was seen to be significantly related with age p = 0.029. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment can reversal the condition and improve the oral health status preventing premature extractions and root canals and prosthesis applications.