Flare-ups in endodontics and their relationship to various medicaments.
The purpose of this research is to investigate the frequency of endodontic flare-ups using a visual analogue scale. Definitions of flare-ups vary widely as does their reported frequency. A flare-up was defined as an increase of 20 or more points on the visual analogue scale for a given tooth, within the periods of 4 h and 24 h after the initial treatment appointment. The data from a previous study were used to determine the incidence of flare-ups after using three modalities (Ledermix, calcium hydroxide and no medication) to manage patients presenting for relief of pain of endodontic origin. A statistical analysis showed that there were no significant differences in flare-up rates at both the 4-h and 24-h periods between the three modalities. Further research is required using the above definition of a flare-up and standardising treatment protocols.
Ehrmann
Ernest H
EH
School of Dental Science, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia. eehrmann@melbpc.org
Messer
Harold H
HH
Clark
Robert M
RM
D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003707:Demeclocycline / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D010147:Pain Measurement; D012008:Recurrence; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014098:Toothache / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D003707:Demeclocycline; C001527:Ledermix; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide