Orofacial Pain Flashcards

1
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Types of pain

A

nociceptive (high treshold)
inflammatory (dolor) (pulpitis)
pathological (abnormal function of nervous system)

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2
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mucosal pain

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ulcer
OLP
vessicubullous disorder
salivary gland pain

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3
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neuropathic pain

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burning/shooting pain
continuous
clearly defined w/o radiation

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4
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oral dysesthesia

A

pain/burning sensation
altered sensation
discomfort
common on tongue

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5
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TMD management

A

conservative
bite splint/ raising appliance
CBT
rarely (surgery)

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6
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Trigeminal neuralgia signs

A

electric shock
unilateral
short/episodic

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7
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trigeminal neuralgia causes

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Tumour (space occupying lesion)
MS
neurovascular compression

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8
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Trigeminal neuralgia management

A

MRI essential
Carbamazapine/ Oxcarbazepine

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