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Pain management part II: pharmacologic management of chronic orofacial pain
1College of Dentistry, College of Medicine & Public Health, Dental/Maxillofacial Anesthesiology Residency Program Director, The Ohio State University, OH, USA. ganzberg.1@osu.edu
Abstract:
The pharmacologic management of chronic orofacial pain involves the use of medications not used routinely in dental practice. Additionally, many drugs are used for long periods of time necessitating careful monitoring for adverse effects and potential drug interactions. This article will review commonly used medications for chronic orofacial pain and highlight important areas of concern.
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