Relación entre caries dental y lesiones pulpares en la comunidad Bonce, cantón Santa Ana, en 2022.

Abstract

Background: Endodontic lesions are related to the response of the pulp to irritants, to which it initially adapts and opposes as necessary. Dental caries is the main etiological factor of pulp lesions, thus achieving an inflammatory response of the dental nerve, which if it prevails for a while generates pulp involvement, giving rise to infections. Objectives: To determine the relationship between caries and pulp lesions in the population over 6 years of age in the Bonce community of the Santa Ana canton, in the period JanuaryDecember 2022. Hypothesis: Dental caries is directly related to the appearance of pulp lesions. Methods Informed consent was requested from the participants, after which the clinical histories were made; In this case, two were used, one to determine the presence of caries and the other for the pulpal lesion. Diagnostic methods used were anamnesis, physical examination and radiographs. The Excel platform was used for data tabulation. Results: It was possible to determine that the presence of caries in the dental pieces is a triggering factor for pulp pathologies. In this way, we proceeded to educate the patients on dental hygiene and the importance of visiting the dentist, to avoid reaching a pulpal lesion.