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Headache in children and adolescents
Andres Pinto1, Maria Arava-Parastatidis, Ramesh Balasubramaniam
1Oral Medicine Clinical Centre at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. apinto@dental.upenn.edu
Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|March 10, 2009
Summary
Headache in children presents differently than in adults. Dentists can aid in diagnosing and managing pediatric headaches, preventing unnecessary dental work through accurate history and examination.
Area of Science:
- Orofacial pain and pediatric neurology.
- Dental management of non-dental pain conditions.
Background:
- Orofacial pain affects the head, face, neck, and intraoral structures.
- Headache in adults is well-documented, but pediatric headache is less understood.
- Dentists play a role in diagnosing and managing headaches in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform dentists about pediatric headache.
- To guide the diagnosis and treatment of headache in young patients.
- To prevent misdiagnosis and inappropriate dental interventions.
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric headache.
- Emphasis on the importance of patient history and clinical examination.
Main Results:
- Pediatric headache has distinct epidemiological and clinical features.
- Accurate diagnosis relies on thorough patient history and examination.
- Early and correct diagnosis prevents unnecessary dental procedures.
Conclusions:
- Dentists should be aware of pediatric headache presentations.
- Effective management requires understanding the condition's nuances.
- A careful history and examination are crucial for appropriate care and avoiding dental interventions.
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