Aging exaggerates pulpal pain sensation by increasing the expression levels of nociceptive neuropeptides and inflammatory cytokines.
Authors
Torkzadeh-Mahani S, Abbasnejad M, Raoof M, Aarab G, Esmaeili-Mahani S, Lobbezoo F
Abstract
Dental pain is a main clinical problem in the elderly population and its assessment and treatment make special challenges for health care services. However, the age-induced alteration in dental pain perception and the underlying molecular mechanism(s) has not yet been fully clarified.
