Description

Pericoronitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the gum tissue surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, commonly the third molars. It is often associated with pain, swelling, and infection, and may require treatment to prevent complications.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe symptoms related to pericoronitis in various ways, including mentioning 'infección de encías' or 'dolor de muelas'. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical context.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with pericoronitis after complaining of severe pain around her wisdom teeth.

ES: La paciente fue diagnosticada con pericoronitis después de quejarse de un dolor intenso alrededor de sus muelas del juicio.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing pericoronitis with periodontal disease; mispronouncing 'pericoronitis' as 'pericorinitis'; using informal language that may not be appropriate in a clinical setting.