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Pharmacologic Management of Neuropathic Pain
Yoav Nudell1, Harry Dym2, Feiyi Sun1
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 155 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
|November 22, 2021
Summary
This article offers nonsurgical therapeutic options for orofacial pain, focusing on medication management for neuropathic pain conditions like trigeminal neuralgia.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pain Management
- Neurology
Background:
- Orofacial pain affects a significant portion of the global population, with over one-third experiencing acute or chronic pain.
- Neuropathic pain, including trigeminal neuralgia and its variants, presents a complex challenge in clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline nonsurgical therapeutic strategies for managing acute and chronic orofacial pain syndromes.
- To focus on medication management options implementable by oral health care physicians.
- To address specific neuropathic pain conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on nonsurgical treatments for orofacial pain.
- Emphasis on pharmacological interventions for neuropathic pain.
- Guidance for oral health care practitioners on diagnosis and treatment.
Main Results:
- Identification of various medication classes effective for neuropathic orofacial pain.
- Discussion of treatment algorithms for trigeminal neuralgia and related conditions.
- Highlighting the role of the oral health care physician in pain management.
Conclusions:
- Nonsurgical management, particularly medication, is crucial for treating orofacial pain.
- Accurate diagnosis of neuropathic pain is essential for effective therapeutic selection.
- Oral health care providers can significantly impact patient outcomes for orofacial pain syndromes.
Keywords:
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