I-07 Post-treatment Pain: Endodontic and Orofacial Pain Perspectives

CE Hours: 1.5

Description: Post-treatment pain remains one of the most significant concerns for both patients and providers following root canal treatment. This session will explore the latest evidence and clinical strategies for recognizing, preventing, and managing pain after endodontic therapy. Experts will review the differential diagnosis and management of acute posttreatment pain, highlight advances in understanding the mechanisms and risk factors for persistent pain, and discuss findings from practice-based research that reflect real-world outcomes across diverse practice settings.

Learning Objectives:  

• Diagnose and manage acute posttreatment pain using evidence-based strategies for pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Recognize the risk factors, mechanisms, and clinical presentation of persistent pain following root canal treatment and apply current management approaches.
• Interpret findings from practice-based research on posttreatment pain and integrate these insights into everyday clinical practice.