Orofacial Pain Classification

Question 1

What are the 2 main systems for orofacial pain classification?

Answer 1

• International classification of headache disorders edition 3 - 2018. WELL ESTABLISHED.
• International classification of orofacial pain, 1st edition.

Question 2

How many groups of orofacial pain are there according to ICOP?

Answer 2

6 groups.

Question 3

What are the groups of orofacial pain according to ICOP?

Answer 3

1. Orofacial pain attributed to disorders of dentoalveolar and anatomically related structures.
2. Myofascial orofacial pain.
3. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.
4. Orofacial pain attributed to lesion or disease of the cranial nerves.
5. Orofacial pains resembling presentations of primary headaches.
6. Idiopathic orofacial pain.