Mode of delivery alters dental pulp nociception and pain-induced changes in cognitive performance in adults male rats

This study examined the effects of delivery mode on the response to inflammatory pulpal pain and pain-induced changes in cognitive performance in adult rats. Experiments were done on rats born by vaginal or caesarean section (C-section) delivery. Dental pulp was irritated by intradental capsaicin (100 μg) application and then nociceptive scores were recorded for 40 min. Spatial and passive avoidance learning and memory were assessed using the...