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Atypical odontalgia: a review.

Harish Koratkar¹, Jerome Pedersen

¹koratkar@gmail.com

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|March 28, 2008

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Atypical odontalgia (AO) is persistent neuropathic facial pain often seen by dentists. Tricyclic antidepressants can effectively manage AO, while invasive treatments are not advised.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Neurology
Pain Management

Background:

Persistent head and neck pain is common, with dentists frequently managing complex cases.
Atypical odontalgia (AO) is a neuropathic pain condition affecting the oral and facial regions.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review and update on atypical odontalgia (AO).
To assist clinicians in diagnosing and managing AO effectively.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of current knowledge on AO.
Discussion of AO characteristics, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and differential diagnosis.

Main Results:

AO can stem from trigeminal nerve deafferentiation post-dental procedures or be idiopathic.
Diagnosis and management strategies for AO are detailed.

Conclusions:

The prognosis for AO is often fair, with tricyclic antidepressants frequently resolving symptoms.
Invasive and irreversible treatments for AO are not recommended.