West China Journal of Stomatology

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Cause and regulation of pain during root canal therapy

Wu Buling1,2, Liu Zhao1,2.   

  1. 1. Dept of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; 2. College of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
  • Received:2016-05-10 Revised:2016-06-15 Online:2016-10-01 Published:2016-10-01
  • Contact: Wu Buling, E-mail: bulingwu0605@yahoo.com.

Abstract:

In stomatology, root canal therapy is a commonly used and effective treatment for dental pulp diseases and periapical diseases. However, pain may occur during or after treatment and may severely affect patients. This article aimed to analyze the mechanism and cause of pain during root canal therapy, which may reduce or relieve pain.

Key words: root canal therapy, root canal preparation, root canal filling, pain