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[Phantom pain also following tooth extractions?].

L Pöllmann1

  • 1Institut für Arbeitsphysiologie und Rehabilitationsforschung, Universität Marburg/Lahn.

Fortschritte Der Medizin
|February 10, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Phantom phenomena, like sensations in extremities, can occur after dental procedures. Central nervous system theories are more likely explanations than peripheral nerve issues for these phantom sensations.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Oral Surgery
  • Sensory Perception

Context:

  • Phantom phenomena, typically associated with limb loss, can manifest after other medical interventions.
  • Dental extractions represent a novel context for observing these sensory disturbances.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the occurrence and characteristics of phantom phenomena following dental extractions.
  • To explore potential etiological mechanisms, differentiating between central and peripheral theories.

Summary:

  • Phantom phenomena, including non-painful sensations in extremities, are reported post-dental extraction.
  • These phenomena are more common in younger individuals compared to the elderly.
  • Central nervous system theories are favored over peripheral stimulation explanations.

Impact:

  • Highlights a potential, previously unrecognized, neurological consequence of dental procedures.
  • Suggests a need for further research into central nervous system mechanisms underlying phantom sensations.
  • Informs clinical awareness regarding sensory disturbances post-dental extraction.

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