Delayed apical pathology during trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia managed with
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Why it matters for dental
Endodontists and restorative dentists should note a reported case of delayed periapical pathology emerging during trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia, indicating that antiviral-antibiotic therapy may be required in addition to routine endodontic management.
Key points
- Published in Journal of Endodontics, Volume 52, Issue 10, October 2026, as a single case report by William W. Ja.
- Case documents apical pathology developing after onset of trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia, managed with combined antiviral and antibiotic therapy.
- Highlights the need for endodontic clinicians to monitor pulpal and periapical status in patients with recent herpes zoster reactivation in trigeminal distribution.
- Suggests that standard root-canal protocols alone may be insufficient when viral reactivation contributes to delayed bone or pulpal pathology.
Who should care
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