¿Qué es un absceso dental?

El absceso dental es un motivo de consulta muy frecuente en las visitas odontológicas. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, más de un 10% de la población ha sufrido alguna vez las consecuencias de un absceso dental.

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Signos y síntomas del absceso dental

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1. Dolor: palpitante agudo y persistente, pero se puede irradiar con rapidez a la zona temporal de la cabeza, el oído, el cuello o la mandíbula.

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2. Sensibilidad dental: otro síntoma común es la hipersensibilidad ante estímulos de frío o calor. También es común notar sensibilidad o molestias al morder y masticar los alimentos.

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3. Fiebre: considerado un síntoma grave que denota un estado avanzado de la infección.

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Tratamiento del absceso dental

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1.Drenaje del absceso: Su dentista hará una pequeña incisión en el absceso para drenar el pus. Seguirán limpiando el área con una solución salina.

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2.Tratamiento de conducto o endodoncia: consiste en perforar el diente afectado para drenar el absceso y eliminar cualquier pulpa infectada. Luego, su dentista llenará y sellará la cámara pulpar, que contiene la pulpa.

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