title: Pain control in endodontics.
abstract: Pain control in endodontics is paramount to patient acceptance of this special area of dental care. Alleviating existing pain is the primary objective of root canal therapy. This paper focuses on the control of pulp and periradicular pain at initial presentation and subsequent to the first visit.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Cunningham
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Mullaney
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014098:Toothache / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics