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Describe neuropathic orofacial pain

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Neuropathic pain can mimic dental and periodontal pain and be confusing to both patient and clinician

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What are the two main categories of neuropathic pain?

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  1. Episodic
  2. Continuous or chronic
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Describe burning mouth syndrome

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  1. Characterized by an unexplained and usually continuous burning sensation of the oral soft tissues
  2. Most likely a neuropathic etiology
  3. Onset is usually spontaneous and can occur in episodes with periods of latency
  4. Evaluation involves a careful workup
  5. Laboratory testing may identify undiagnosed systemic diseases such as anemia and diabetes mellitus
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Describe Trigeminal Neuralgia

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  1. Pathologic condition involving the fifth cranial nerve
  2. Characterized by a unilateral sharp, shooting, knifelike, or electric shock–type pain
  3. Etiology is unknown can be related to nerve damage
  4. Sometimes related to local anesthetic injections
  5. Diagnosis is based on history and onset of pain, and associated clinical symptoms
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Describe Bell Palsy

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  1. Acute loss of muscle control on one side of the face
  2. Related to the 7th cranial (facial) nerve
  3. Occurs in people of all ages; mostly between ages 15 and 45
  4. Usually resolves in 6 weeks- 4 months, sometimes permanent
  5. Dental hygiene contraindicated until resolution due to injury risk
  6. Cause unknown, trauma related in some cases
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Describe Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

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  1. Disorders of the TMJ include myofascial pain and dysfunction (MPD), internal derangement syndrome, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis
  2. Benign and malignant tumors can also affect the TMJ
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Describe the anatomy of the TMJ

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  1. The TMJ is an articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone
  2. Fibrocartilage covers the bony articulating surfaces
  3. Ginglymoarthrodial movement
  4. An articular disk divides the space
  5. Avascular and devoid of nerve fibers
  6. Synovial fluid provides nourishment and lubrication
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Palpation of the muscles of mastication may be done to determine whether muscle spasm or dysfunctional muscle activity is occurring. Such as:

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  1. Masseter
  2. Temporalis
  3. Medial pterygoid
  4. Lateral pterygoid
  5. Anterior digastric
  6. Mylohyoid
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Describe normal function of the TMJ

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  1. In the position of maximal occlusal contact, the mandibular condyle rests within the glenoid fossa
  2. The articular disk is situated between the condyle, the roof of the glenoid fossa, and the articular eminence
  3. The first phase of opening is characterized by a rotational (hinge) movement of the condyle followed by an anterior translation (sliding)
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List the demographic and physiologic factors associated with TMDs

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  1. Majority of patients are female
  2. Between 20 and 40 years of age
  3. Female sex hormones play a role
  4. Depression
  5. Rheumatoid arthritis
  6. Chronic fatigue syndrome
  7. Chronic headache
  8. Fibromyalgia
  9. Sleep disturbances
  10. Irritable bowel syndrome
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Describe the Pathophysiology of TMDs

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  1. Trauma - Direct (assault); Indirect (whiplash injury); Resulting from parafunctional habits such as clenching or bruxism
  2. Psychosocial factors (stress)
  3. Dentofacial deformities
  4. May be associated with disorders in growth and development as in condylar hyperplasia or hypoplasia
  5. Abnormalities are associated with a number of systemic diseases - Depression; Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; Chronic fatigue syndrome; Chronic headache; Fibromyalgia; Sleep disturbances; Irritable bowel syndrome
  6. Female sex hormones play a role
  7. Iatrogenic cause
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Describe patient evaluation for orofacial pain

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  1. Dysfunction may be caused by disorders of muscles of mastication or by internal derangements of components of the joints
  2. Evaluation involves a comprehensive history and thorough clinical examination - Chief complaint; History: Chief complaint, medical, dental; Examination; Imaging
  3. Patient management - Reduced mouth opening; Shorter appointments; Pain control
  4. Three cardinal features of TMDs - must have at least 1 - Orofacial pain; Joint noise; Restricted jaw function
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What questions related to patient history should you ask related to orofacial pain

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  1. Medical/dental history
  2. Precipitating events
  3. Circumstances that exacerbate or diminish symptoms
  4. Onset and progression of symptoms - Joint symptoms (clicking, popping); Pain; Problems with mastication; Trismus (lockjaw); Malocclusion; Parafunctional habits (bruxing, clenching); Extensive dental or orthodontic treatment; History of surgical treatment of the jaws
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Describe clinical examination of the TMJ

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  1. Includes examination of the joint, muscles of mastication, oral cavity, and cervical spine
  2. Palpitation upon jaw movement
  3. Are joint noises such as clicking, crepitus, or popping related to mandibular movement?
  4. Evaluate movement of mandible in a normal rotation and translatory cycle
  5. Measure interincisal opening and note any obvious deflection to the right or left side
    6 . Note lateral excursions, protrusions, deviations, and deflection
  6. Evaluate occlusion
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What are the options for imaging for orofacial pain?

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  1. Panoramic
  2. Transcranial
  3. Magnetic resonance imaging
  4. Computed tomography
  5. Tomography
  6. Arthrography
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What are the types of TMDs?

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  1. Myofascial pain and dysfunction (MPD)
  2. Internal derangements
  3. Arthritis
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Describe Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction (MPD)

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  1. A dysfunctional muscle hyperactivity with regional pain, tenderness in affected muscles, and variable amounts of reduced opening and complaints of malocclusion
  2. Comprises at least 50% of all TMDs
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Describe internal derangements (TMD)

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  1. An abnormal positional relationship of the disk relative to the mandibular condyle and the articular eminence
  2. Continuous pain exacerbated by jaw movement
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Describe Disk Displacement (TMD) with and without reduction

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  1. With reduction - It may be displaced anteriorly and returns to normal position when the mouth is opened or movement is away from the affected side
  2. Without reduction - It may act as an obstacle to the sliding condyle; Patients may complain of problems such as intermittent locking of the jaw; a sudden onset of limited mouth opening, usually associated with cessation of joint sounds; deflection of the mandible, with a midline correction on opening; and restricted lateral excursive movements away from the affected side
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Describe osteoarthritis

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  1. Characterized by degenerative changes of the cartilage
  2. Pain symptoms that are worse in the evening
  3. Limited opening
  4. Muscle splinting
  5. Crepitus
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Describe rheumatoid arthritis

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  1. An inflammatory, immunologic disorder of the joints
  2. Symptoms that are worse in the morning
  3. Limited opening
  4. Occlusal changes
  5. Preauricular edema
  6. Tenderness
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Describe hypermobility disorders of the TMJ

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  1. Dislocation - When one or both of the condyles translates anterior to the articular eminence, leading to an open lock the patient cannot reduce
  2. Subluxation - Hypermobility in which the patient can relocate the mandible back into the glenoid fossa
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Describe Ankylosis

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  1. Immobility of the condyle caused by fibrous or bony union between articulating surfaces
  2. Joint infection after trauma accounts for 50% of all cases
  3. Thirty percent result from trauma without infection
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How is ankylosis classified?

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  1. Tissue type (fibrous, bony)
  2. Location (intraarticular, extra articular)
  3. Extent of fusion (complete, incomplete)
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Tumors of the TMJ

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  1. Osteochondroma
  2. Osteoblastoma
  3. Chondroblastoma
  4. Osteoma
  5. Synovial chondromatosis: Most common benign neoplasm of the synovium
  6. Osteogenic sarcoma: Commonly occurring malignant bone tumor
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What categories of treatment are available for TMDs

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  1. Nonsurgical treatment
  2. Surgical treatment
  3. Multidisciplinary treatment
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Describe non-surgical treatment for TMDs

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  1. Goals involve improving function, reducing pain, and preventing further joint damage
  2. Pharmacologic therapy: Pain medication, muscle relaxants, and antianxiety agents
  3. Moist heat
  4. Physical therapy
  5. Soft mechanical diet
  6. Jaw stretching
  7. Coordination exercises
  8. Occlusal adjustments
  9. The second phase involves the use of occlusal appliances - These may relax muscles, protect dentition, stabilize and protect the joint, and provide biofeedback by making patients aware of their bruxing habits or by relieving the load on the disk
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Describe the surgical treatments for TMDs

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  1. Arthrocentesis - Lavaging the joint through a needle
  2. Arthroscopy - Allows direct visualization and manipulation of the joint
  3. Open joint surgery - Used to perform disk reconstruction with a prosthetic device or autogenous graft
  4. Eminectomy - Removal of the articular eminence of the temporal bone
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Describe Multidisciplinary Management of TMDs

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Patients may require referral to specialists such as a neurologist or an otolaryngologist

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