Trouble with molars: a history of tooth pain
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https://doi.org/10.22201/ceide.16076079e.2025.26.2.3Keywords:
dental pain, tooth, pulp, cavities, pulp tissueAbstract
Anyone who has experienced dental pain knows how unpleasant it can be. In many cases, this pain is caused by the pulp, a tissue located in a sealed space inside the tooth, surrounded by dentin and enamel. Pulp diseases, especially those caused by cavities, create a sensation of pressure, as the pulp is confined within a closed structure called the pulp chamber. This can lead to extremely intense pain.
The aim of this article is to analyze the causes of pain originating in the pulp tissue, a discomfort that can become a true nightmare for those who suffer from it.
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