A positive and prolonged reaction to a heat stimulus indicates that the pulp is
normal.
necrotic.
in an early hyperemic state.
irreversibly damaged
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oneguy
The pulp status as the sequence of dental caries (dental trauma, operative procedure, etc) includes pulp hyperemia, acute pulpitis, chronic pulpitis ans acute periapical abscess. Pulp hyperemia is a reversible condition. A very typical pain is felt due to hot or cold stimulus and the pain is transient, which subsides after remove the stimulus. Irrevisible pulp damage results in a positive and prolonged reaction to a heat/ stimulus. Necrotic pulp has no response to cold/heat stimulus.
oneguy