Description

This anatomical illustration shows a tooth affected by chronic irreversible pulpitis, where the dental pulp has undergone fibrotic degeneration and been replaced by scar tissue. The sagittal section highlights the dense, fibrous tissue filling the root canal system, indicating the body’s attempt to wall off ongoing inflammation. The surrounding dentin appears discolored and altered due to long-term degeneration, while the crown shows extensive carious destruction. The periodontal ligament and adjacent bone remain largely intact, but the pulp chamber is markedly devoid of normal vascular structures, reflecting a chronic, non-vital state. The image offers a clear view of how chronic inflammation leads to pulpal fibrosis and tissue remodeling within the root.