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Interprofessional Management of Orofacial Pain: Wearing Many Hats!
Bhagyalakshmi Avinash1, Avinash Bettahalli Shivamallu2, T S Ashwini3
1Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|September 16, 2022
Summary
Orofacial pain, a common chronic oral disorder, often stems from multiple causes. Effective management requires an interprofessional healthcare team approach for successful outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Health
- Pain Management
Background:
- Orofacial pain is a prevalent chronic oral health condition.
- Its etiology is complex and rarely single-causal.
- Comprehensive management remains a significant research area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the multifactorial nature of orofacial pain.
- To emphasize the necessity of an interprofessional approach for effective management.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on orofacial pain etiology.
- Analysis of management strategies for chronic oral pain disorders.
Main Results:
- Orofacial pain frequently results from a combination of etiological factors.
- A single cause for orofacial pain is uncommon.
- Successful management necessitates addressing multiple contributing factors.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of orofacial pain requires a multidisciplinary team.
- Formation of interprofessional management teams is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
- Further research into integrated care models for orofacial pain is warranted.
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