Introduction to Orofacial Pain

Sep 10, 2016 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Introduction to Orofacial Pain

Introduction to Orofacial Pain Key Points Orofacial pain remains a prevalent and debilitating condition that exerts a significant social and economic impact. Many of the risk factors associated with temporomandibular…

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Axis II: Biobehavioral Considerations

Aug 2, 2016 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Axis II: Biobehavioral Considerations

Axis II: Biobehavioral Considerations Key Points The biobehavioral model of pain is the foundation for clinical assessment and pain management. Core biobehavioral principles include multifactorial assessment, the role of learning…

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Primary Headache Disorders

Aug 2, 2016 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Primary Headache Disorders

Primary Headache Disorders Key Points Clinicians must be aware that patients who present with orofacial pain complaints may have a primary headache disorder that needs to be addressed. Clinicians must…

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Sleep and Orofacial Pain

Aug 2, 2016 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Sleep and Orofacial Pain

Sleep and Orofacial Pain Key Points The impact of chronic pain on sleep can be described as a vicious cycle, with mutual deleterious influences causing an increase in pain and…

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