Clinical significance of the pulse granuloma

Simon, James H.S.; Chimenti, Robert A.; Mintz, Greg A.

doi:10.1016/S0099-2399(82)80246-X

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Volume 8, Issue 3 , Pages 116-119, March 1982

Clinical significance of the pulse granuloma

James H.S. Simon, DDS
- Dr. Simon is chief, endodontic section, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif, and professor of endodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, Calif, and associate professor of endodontics, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles
- Requests for reprints should be directed to Dr. Simon, Department of Endodontics, Veterans Administration Medical Center, 5901 E Seventh St, Long Beach, Calif 90822.
Robert A. Chimenti, DDS
- Dr. Chimenti, formerly resident in endodontics, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif, is now in private practice in San Jose, Calif.
Greg A. Mintz, DMD
- Dr. Mintz, former resident in oral pathology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif, is now in the department of oral pathology and oral diagnosis, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland.

Summary

A case of pulse granuloma occurring at the apex of an endodontically treated tooth is presented. The clinical endodontic significance of this foreign body reaction is discussed in regard to diagnosis, incidence, and clinical treatment.

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