COMBATING CHALLENGES TO MANAGE ENDODONTIC PAIN IN DENTAL PRACTICE

One of the most challenging and difficult task in clinical practice of an endodontist is to manage pain. Advancements in understanding of pain physiology and pharmacology have provided a key upon which quick decisions can be made for treatment of any endodontic case. Despite advancement in technology, patients perception and apprehension is till date considered as a standard to acknowledge the expertise of an endodontist when undergoing a routine endodontic therapy. The current article aims to reflect effective strategies of management of endodontic pain in pre-operative, operative and postoperative situations. In lieu of clinical relevance of this topic in day to day life of an endodontist the topic was also addressed as a scientific paper presentation in a national conference to welcome thoughts of colleagues at a broader platform.