This study aims to analyze the improvement of postoperative pain and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) following endodontic emergency treatment, as well as the contributing factors affecting the change including age, gender, tooth type, dental arch, pulpal status, percussion pain, radiographic evidence of periapical lesions, type of emergency treatment (pulpotomy / partial pulpectomy / complete pulpectomy), and occlusal adjustment.
Age 18 years or older
Presence of moderate to severe pain as measured by a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score ≥ 4
Pain of endodontic origin confirmed through clinical and/or radiographic examination
Refused or were unable to provide informed consent or complete the questionnaire
Were currently or recently taking immunosuppressive agents, long-term anti-inflammatory medications, or antibiotics
Had non-endodontic or mixed-origin pain
Had already initiated endodontic treatment on the affected tooth