Apical periodontitis after intense bruxism.

Madline Priska GundKarl-Thomas WrbasMatthias HannigStefan Rupf

Published in: BMC oral health (2022)

Incomprehensible tooth pain can be the result of bruxism. Practitioners need to be informed that intense bruxism can possibly lead to apical periodontitis. It is important, therefore, that a thorough anamnesis is collected and taken into account during diagnostics.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
primary care
pain management
neuropathic pain
spinal cord