When a patient calls reporting severe pain after treatment, or persistent pain, it can be disruptive to a practitioner’s schedule and psyche. This session will give practitioners information on the frequency and predictors for pain following root canal treatment. Practitioners will also learn about contributing factors for acute and persistent pain, and strategies for managing pain.
Objectives
- Describe mechanisms for orofacial pain
- Discuss contributing factors for acute and persistent pain following root canal treatment
- Discuss strategies for managing pain following root canal treatment