gangrenous pulp necrosis

gangrenous pulp necrosis
necrosis of the pulp tissue due to ischemia with superimposed bacterial infection, representing an advanced stage of untreated pulpitis. Called also pulp gangrene. See also necrotic pulp, under pulp.

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