Oral infection

Severe Open Carious Molar With Pulp Exposure Causing Pain, Infection, and Oral Odor

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Visual Examination (Zoom 100% – Clinical Findings)

Tooth involved:

  • Lower posterior molar (likely first or second molar)

Observed conditions:

  • Extensive crown destruction due to advanced dental caries

  • Open pulp chamber clearly visible

  • Dark brown to black necrotic dentin

  • Two exposed root canal orifices

  • Food debris and bacterial biofilm present

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Quick impression (based on the photo + your description)

  • The socket area looks inflamed (red) with some pale/granulation-looking tissue inside the extraction site.

  • I cannot confirm infection, exposed bone, or dry socket for sure from a single photo — those need an in-person exam and maybe X-ray.

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