Diagnosis and management of orofacial pain

Orofacial pain is the term used to describe pain in facial and mouth areas that may be caused by disease, nervous system dysfunction, or referral from distant sources. It can be chronic, meaning that it lasts more than 3 months. Chronic orofacial pain is associated with patient distress, physical disability, and negative psychosocial impact. Economic implications are also considerations in the management of this chronic pain condition. As a result of all these factors, patients with orofacial pain should be diagnosed early and treatment begun promptly.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research