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Orofacial pain.

M W Heft1

  • 1Claude Denson Pepper Center for Research on Oral Health in Aging, University of Florida, Gainesville.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Orofacial pain in aging affects teeth, periodontium, and nerves, sometimes referring pain to distant sites. Effective management hinges on accurately identifying the pain source and cause.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Orofacial pain is a significant concern in the aging population.
  • Pain can originate from dental structures, the periodontium, or other intraoral/nonintraoral sources.
  • The complex innervation of the orofacial region can lead to referred pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the origins and characteristics of orofacial pain in older adults.
  • To highlight the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective pain management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of orofacial pain etiologies in aging.
  • Discussion of nociceptive and neuropathic pain mechanisms.
  • Emphasis on diagnostic approaches for orofacial pain.

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Main Results:

  • Orofacial nociceptive pain commonly stems from dental or periodontal issues.
  • Neuropathic pains like trigeminal neuralgia are prevalent in older adults due to nerve injury.
  • Referred pain is a notable feature due to extensive orofacial innervation.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate identification of the source and cause of orofacial pain is crucial for successful treatment in the elderly.
  • Understanding referred pain patterns aids in diagnosis and management.
  • Neuropathic pain conditions require specific attention in geriatric orofacial pain assessment.