ReviewClinical oral investigations2023
Heat generated during dental treatments affecting intrapulpal temperature: a review.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 38 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative success of minimally invasive treatments for cavitated caries in primary teeth: a network meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Comfort and Usability of Digital Versus Conventional Custom-Fit Mouthguards: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology · 2026Trial
- In vitro assessment of the role of air spray on pulp temperature changes for preheated resin composite Class V restorations in lower incisor.Odontology · 2026Article
- Periodontal Indices and Cytokines of Ex-Smokers/Non-Smokers After Bleaching.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Thermal, Mechanical, Chemical, Elemental, Optical and Surface Characterization of Different Twinky StarMaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Numerical Investigation for the Effect of TheraCal LC on the Temperature Distribution Inside the Pulp.Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc · 2026Article
- Exploring the role of non-formal training in an international youth mobility on young adult's perception of appearance and dental aesthetics.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- In vitro changes in pulpal temperature during light exposure at different pulpal fluid flows.Odontology · 2026Article
- Intrapulpal thermal variation in standalone and dentifrice-assisted laser desensitisation at two time intervals.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Cuttlefish Ink-Derived Melanin Nanoparticles Enabling NIR-Responsive Electrospun Nanofibrous Mats for On-Demand Selective Antibacterial Disinfection of Orthodontic Braces.ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2026Article
- Infrared thermographic emissivity of heat generated during enamel versus dentin preparation: a linear regression model.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Impact of Various Sleeve Materials on Temperature Variations During Guided Endodontic Access Cavity Preparation Utilizing Finite-Element Analysis.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Article
- Molecular and neurovascular mechanisms of thermal sensitivity in teeth.Temperature (Austin, Tex.) · 2026Review
- Evaluation of thermal rise on simulated pulp tissue during light-cured direct capping in vitro: an artificial microcirculation study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Prospective Quasi-Experimental Study of Postoperative Pain Following Class II Composite Restorations Using the Snow-Plow and Resin-Coating Techniques.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Impact of Thermocycling on the Marginal Discrepancy of Zirconia CAD/CAM Generation on Central Incisors: AnInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Effect of Three Heating Guns on the Temperature of Two Bulk-Fill Resin-Based Composites.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2025Article
- Periradicular Temperature Changes and Risk Management During Heat-Inducing Endodontic Disinfection Procedures In Vitro.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Impact of Thermal Aging on Marginal Adaptation in Lithium Disilicate CAD/CAM Crowns with Deep Proximal Box Elevation.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Influence of indirect air-cooling on the variation in intrapulpal temperature during rapid high-intensity light-curing using a bulk-fill resin composite.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2025Article
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
introductionHeat is generated and transferred to the dentine-pulp complex during various dental procedures, such as from friction during cavity preparations, exothermic reactions during the polymerisation of restorative materials and when polishing restorations. For in vitro studies, detrimental effects are possible when intra-pulpal temperature increases by more than 5.5°C (that is, the intra-pulpal temperature exceeds 42.4°C). This excessive heat transfer results in inflammation and necrosis of the pulp. Despite numerous studies stating the importance of heat transfer and control during dental procedures, there are limited studies that have quantified the significance. Past studies incorporated an experimental setup where a thermocouple is placed inside the pulp of an extracted human tooth and connected to an electronic digital thermometer.
methodsThis review identified the opportunity for future research and develop both the understanding of various influencing factors on heat generation and the different sensor systems to measure the intrapulpal temperature.
conclusionVarious steps of dental restorative procedures have the potential to generate considerable amounts of heat which can permanently damage the pulp, leading to pulp necrosis, discoloration of the tooth and eventually tooth loss. Thus, measures should be undertaken to limit pulp irritation and injury during procedures. This review highlighted the gap for future research and a need for an experimental setup which can simulate pulp blood flow, temperature, intraoral temperature and intraoral humidity to accurately simulate the intraoral conditions and record temperature changes during various dental procedures.
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