Orofacial Pain Flashcards
1
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Types of pain
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nociceptive (high treshold)
inflammatory (dolor) (pulpitis)
pathological (abnormal function of nervous system)
2
Q
mucosal pain
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ulcer
OLP
vessicubullous disorder
salivary gland pain
3
Q
neuropathic pain
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burning/shooting pain
continuous
clearly defined w/o radiation
4
Q
oral dysesthesia
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pain/burning sensation
altered sensation
discomfort
common on tongue
5
Q
TMD management
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conservative
bite splint/ raising appliance
CBT
rarely (surgery)
6
Q
Trigeminal neuralgia signs
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electric shock
unilateral
short/episodic
7
Q
trigeminal neuralgia causes
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Tumour (space occupying lesion)
MS
neurovascular compression
8
Q
Trigeminal neuralgia management
A
MRI essential
Carbamazapine/ Oxcarbazepine
9
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