Thermal irritation of teeth during dental treatment procedures.
10.5395/rde.2013.38.3.105
- Author:
Su Jung KWON
1
;
Yoon Jung PARK
;
Sang Ho JUN
;
Jin Soo AHN
;
In Bog LEE
;
Byeong Hoon CHO
;
Ho Hyun SON
;
Deog Gyu SEO
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, Seoul National University School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul, Korea. dgseo@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:In Vitro ; Review
- Keywords:
Light curing;
Root canal obturation;
Thermal irritation;
Tooth preparation;
Ultrasonic
- MeSH:
Periodontal Ligament;
Root Canal Obturation;
Tooth;
Tooth Preparation;
Ultrasonics
- From:Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
2013;38(3):105-112
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
While it is reasonably well known that certain dental procedures increase the temperature of the tooth's surface, of greater interest is their potential damaging effect on the pulp and tooth-supporting tissues. Previous studies have investigated the responses of the pulp, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone to thermal irritation and the temperature at which thermal damage is initiated. There are also many in vitro studies that have measured the temperature increase of the pulp and tooth-supporting tissues during restorative and endodontic procedures. This review article provides an overview of studies measuring temperature increases in tooth structures during several restorative and endodontic procedures, and proposes clinical guidelines for reducing potential thermal hazards to the pulp and supporting tissues.
