In simple words: Pulpitis is an inflammation of the inside part of the tooth, called the pulp. It's often caused by cavities and can cause toothaches.

Pulpitis is the inflammation of the dental pulp, the soft tissue within the center of a tooth containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. Pulpitis can be reversible, where the pulp is inflamed but can heal, or irreversible, where the pulp is severely inflamed and cannot recover.

Example 1: A patient presents with a severe toothache, sensitivity to hot and cold, and spontaneous pain. Upon examination, the dentist diagnoses irreversible pulpitis and recommends root canal therapy., A patient experiences mild, intermittent pain in a tooth. The dentist identifies a deep cavity close to the pulp and diagnoses reversible pulpitis. After removing the decay and placing a filling, the dentist instructs the patient to monitor the tooth for any further symptoms., During a routine check-up, a dentist notices a small cavity but the patient reports no pain.Radiographic imaging reveals inflammation in the pulp and the dentist diagnoses reversible pulpitis. The dentist proceeds with a filling to prevent the condition from worsening.

Documentation should include clinical findings like pain characteristics, sensitivity tests, radiographic findings, and the diagnosis of reversible or irreversible pulpitis. Treatment plans, including any procedures performed, medications prescribed, and follow-up instructions, must also be recorded.