Localized odontalgia occurring during herpes zoster of the maxillary division of the fifth cranial nerve

Male with Toothache

“…Presentation of pain associated with herpes zoster in the orofacial region varies. Pain may present as a generalized ache on the entire side of the face, more localized in the molar area, or limited in a single tooth (3)(4)(5)(6). In addition, skin eruptions are not observed in a few cases (7).…”

Varicella Zoster Virus and Internal Root Resorption: A Case Report

“…Thus, Eisenberg (24) and Verbin et al (25) described dental pain as the first prodromal sign of herpes zoster involving the second and third branches of the trigeminal nerve that occurs before other clinical signs.…”

The case of a 52-year-old woman with chronic tooth pain unresolved by multiple traditional dental procedures: An evidence-based review of the diagnosis of trigeminal neuropathic pain

“…[7][8][9] The history of herpes zoster in the palatal region (the patient could not recall whether the lesions were only right or left, or both trigeminal, division 2) preceding the patient's toothache by several years is an interesting twist to this case presentation. There are more than 10 case reports in the literature describing toothaches associated with the onset of herpes zoster, [10][11][12][13][14][15] and even the devitalization of teeth. 16 A recently published case is eerily similar to the present report.…”