Horowitz L G, Kehoe L, Jacobe E
New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA.
Clin Prev Dent. 1991 Nov-Dec;13(6):23-9.
Pain is a complex phenomenon which challenges healthcare providers to develop multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment competencies. This paper reviews literature on idiopathic odontalgia and tooth hypersensitivity without apparent cause, and considers the role bioelectric mechanisms may play in the onset and treatment of these moderately common disorders. The hypothesis considers that such pain may be associated with health disturbances in areas remote from the teeth and periodontium. A multidisciplinary approach to preventive dental health is discussed along with factors which may impact the outcome in the treatment of dental pain.
疼痛是一种复杂的现象，这对医疗服务提供者提出了挑战，要求他们培养多学科的诊断和治疗能力。本文综述了关于特发性牙痛和无明显病因的牙齿过敏的文献，并探讨了生物电机制在这些较为常见疾病的发病和治疗中可能发挥的作用。该假说认为，这种疼痛可能与牙齿和牙周组织以外区域的健康紊乱有关。本文还讨论了预防牙齿健康的多学科方法以及可能影响牙痛治疗结果的因素。
