Thermally induced pulpalgia in endodontically treated teeth.
Two cases of thermally induced pulpalgia in teeth previously endodontically treated are presented. Reproduction of the patient's chief complaint was the key to identifying the teeth involved. In both cases, the pulpalgia was stimulated by heat. After locating and treating an unfilled canal, the teeth have remained asymptomatic. Possible explanations for this occurrence are discussed.
Keir
D M
DM
Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX.
Walker
W A
WA
Schindler
W G
WG
Dazey
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SE
D000328:Adult; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar; D008964:Molar, Third; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology; D014098:Toothache / Q000209:etiology*