An Insight Into Neurophysiology of Pulpal Pain: Facts and Hypotheses.
10.3344/kjp.2013.26.4.347
- Author:
Niharika JAIN
1
;
Abhishek GUPTA
;
Meena N
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Hitkarni Dental College & Hospital, Jabalpur, India. niharika.dr@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
inflammation;
mediators;
pulpal pain;
pulpitis;
sensory nerves
- MeSH:
Dental Care;
Dental Pulp;
Hand;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Neurophysiology;
Pulpitis
- From:The Korean Journal of Pain
2013;26(4):347-355
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pain and pain control are important to the dental profession because the general perception of the public is that dental treatment and pain go hand in hand. Successful dental treatment requires that the source of pain be detected. If the origin of pain is not found, inappropriate dental care and, ultimately, extraction may result. Pain experienced before, during, or after endodontic therapy is a serious concern to both patients and endodontists, and the variability of discomfort presents a challenge in terms of diagnostic methods, endodontic therapy, and endodontic knowledge. This review will help clinicians understand the basic neurophysiology of pulpal pain and other painful conditions of the dental pulp that are not well understood.
