Description

This detailed cross-sectional image illustrates acute irreversible pulpitis, a condition marked by intense inflammation and vascular congestion within the dental pulp. The affected tooth reveals extensive decay reaching the pulp chamber, leading to significant pulp exposure. The inflamed pulp is visibly hyperemic, with pronounced redness and swelling indicative of increased blood flow and pressure inside the rigid pulp cavity. This vivid depiction is ideal for dental education and patient communication, providing a clear view of internal pathology and helping to convey the urgency of treating pulpitis before it progresses to necrosis or abscess formation.