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An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP
Published on: January 27, 2010
Paradigms matter: why persistent pain is different and how dentists can help
Chris Penlington1, Justin Durham2, Emma Beecroft2
1Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Science, Framlington Place, Newcastle, NE2 4BW, UK. chris.penlington@newcastle.ac.uk.
Abstract:
Dental professionals often expect, and are used to treating, pain that has a clear, organic and likely pathological cause. Patients visiting the dentist are also likely to share this expectation. However, in addition to potential organic contributions to the experience of pain, the nociceptive system (pain signalling system) also plays an important role. Alongside organic contributions, it is important to also consider that persistent pain is different to acute pain and requires different explanations and different management. Dental professionals need to be equipped to understand and explain persistent pain and to incorporate this understanding into their ongoing patient management so that patients can be educated in why the two are different and therefore require different approaches.
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