Journal of Endodontics
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 32-35, January 1975

Herpes zoster associated with pulpless teeth

  • Worth B. Gregory. Jr., DDS, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be directed to Dr. W. B. Gregory, University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
    • Dr. Gregory was formerly a captain (DC) USN, and head of the endodontics department at the Naval Dental Clinic, Norfolk, Va. Dr. Gregory is currently associate professor of endodontics at the University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry.
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  • Lawrence E. Brooks, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Brooks was formerly a lieutenant (DC) USNR at the same clinic. Dr. Brooks is in private practice.
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  • Edward C. Penick, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Penick was a captain (DC) USN, and head of the endodontics department, Naval Graduate Dental school, Bethesda, Md. Dr. Penick is deceased.

Summary 

A case in which odontalgia was a prodromal feature of herpes zoster has been described. Persistent postherpetic neuralgia and multiple pulpless teeth remain as sequelae.

The opinions and assertions contained herein are those of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Navy Department or the naval service at large.

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 The opinions and assertions contained herein are those of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Navy Department or the naval service at large.The authors thank Capt. E. M. Osetek and Capt. J. E. Ainley for the postoperative radiographs

PII: S0099-2399(75)80248-2

doi:10.1016/S0099-2399(75)80248-2

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 32-35, January 1975