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Pain from the oral cavity.

Donald J Annino1, Laura A Goguen

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Tufts University School of Medicine, New England Medical Center, 750 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA. DAnnino@tufts-nemc.org

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|March 18, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Facial pain is common and often difficult to diagnose. This article reviews common causes of oral facial pain and provides diagnostic and management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Neurology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Head, face, mouth, and throat pain are frequent human complaints.
  • Facial pain presents diagnostic challenges, complicating effective treatment.
  • Oral cavity origins are common yet often overlooked causes of facial pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common causes of facial pain originating from the oral cavity and associated structures.
  • To outline a diagnostic and management approach for oral facial pain.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common oral conditions causing facial pain.
  • Synthesis of diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Common causes include dental infections, temporomandibular joint disorders, and oral neuropathic pain.
  • A systematic diagnostic approach is crucial for accurate identification.
  • Multidisciplinary management may be required.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding oral cavity structures is key to diagnosing facial pain.
  • A structured diagnostic and management plan improves patient outcomes.
  • Further research into specific oral pain etiologies is warranted.

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