Cold as a diagnostic aid in cases of irreversible pulpitis. Report of two cases.
Two case reports are presented to illustrate the effectiveness of cold in localizing the offending tooth in difficult diagnostic situations where painful pulpitis is present. A review of the literature reveals that there are several proposed theories concerning the mechanisms by which cold relieves the painful symptoms present in some cases of irreversible pulpitis. The hydrodynamic theory seems to provide the most feasible explanation of the events that occur.
D003080:Cold Temperature; D017679:Cryotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000175:diagnosis*