A Critical Review of the Use of Botulinum Toxin in Orofacial Pain Disorders
This paper is divided into two parts; the first part provides a background on botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) for medical uses as well as a description of how to use it….
Temporomandibular Disorders: Associated Features
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a collective term that encompasses a number of clinical problems involving the masticatory muscles or the temporomandibular joints. These disorders have been identified as a major…
Central Mechanisms of Orofacial Pain
A review of the literature for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) has shown little appreciation for basic pain science, but with the expansion of the perspective into the broader context of orofacial…
Temporomandibular Disorders and Headache
Headache is a common symptom, but when severe, it may be extremely disabling. Although the most common headache is tension-type headache, it rarely is severe enough to require medical attention….
Psychological Factors Associated with Orofacial Pains
This article develops the case for why trigeminal pain is a unique and challenging problem for clinicians and patients alike, and provides the reader with insights for effective trigeminal pain…
Neuropathic Orofacial Pain: Proposed Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Considerations
Today’s health care professional is faced with the stark reality that the most common reason patients seek medical or dental care in the United States is due to pain or…
Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders: Diagnostic and Management Considerations
Myogenous temporomandibular disorders (or masticatory myalgia) are characterized by pain and dysfunction that arise from pathologic and functional processes in the masticatory muscles. There are several distinct muscle disorder subtypes…
Peripheral Mechanisms of Odontogenic Pain
These are exciting times in the field of pain research. Every day brings advances in our understanding of pain mechanisms, and with each new advancement there is hope that these…
Overview of Orofacial Pain: Epidemiology and Gender Differences in Orofacial Pain
Pain is the number one reason people seek health care; it is deemed the “fifth vital sign,” to mark its importance as health status indicator . The most widely used…
