Question

difference between acute and chronic pulpitis in primary teeth

Answer 1

Before comsidering a specific disease, you must know whay does acute and chronic mean?

Acute means limited period of time.
Chronic means lifetime.

So, acute pulpitis last for some period of time and after that you body recovers itself while chronic pulpitis last throughout the life of a person.

Answer 2

Difference between acute and chronic pulpitis in primary teeth:

Acute pulpitis in primary teeth:

• The dental problem which may become fatal at first infection.
• Pain killers are least effective.
• Pain can be felt if any food which is hot or cold is ingested.
• Pain remains for 1-2 days.

Chronic pulpitis in primary teeth:

• The dental problem, in spite of repeated occurrence, is not fatal at all.
• Pain killers are most effective.
• Pain occurs while chewing the food.
• Pain remains for 1-2 hours.