Endodontics · Level 2 — Clinical application
Pain after root canal treatment
Case library
Patient profile (fictional)
Age
38
Medical history
Healthy
Dental history
Root canal treatment completed on a lower molar 24 h ago
Medications
Paracetamol
Findings
Tenderness to percussion, no swelling, no systemic signs, adequate obturation radiographically
Procedure / context
Completed endodontic treatment
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Step 1
Evidence: LimitedIs PBM a possible adjunct here?
Step 2
Evidence: LimitedAnatomical target and route?
Step 3
Evidence: HighIf swelling and fever appear the next day?
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