Managing Orofacial Pain in Practice

Murphy, Eamonn

Managing Orofacial Pain in Practice

Series: QuintEssentials of Dental Practice, Vol. 37
1st edition 2008
Book
Hardcover, 172 pages, 84 images 
Subjects: Interdisciplinary, Functional Therapy

Title-No.: 31361
ISBN 978-1-85097-130-6
Quintessence Publishing, Vereinigtes Königreich

Price: 20,00 €

The concept of pain management has evolved over the last 50 years. It encompasses several medical disciplines and has now become a distinct dental entity. This book explores the diagnostic techniques and management philosophies for common orofacial pain complaints.

Contents
Chapter 01: Orofacial Pain: An Introduction
Chapter 02: Assessment of the Patient with Orofacial Pain
Chapter 03: TMJ Disorders
Chapter 04: Bruxism and the Use of Splint Therapy
Chapter 05: Muscle-related Problems
Chapter 06: Neuropathic Orofacial Pain
Chapter 07: Neurovascular Orofacial Pain
Chapter 08: Addressing Key Psychological Factors in Orofacial Pain
Chapter 09: Patients with Complex Pain
Chapter 10: Case Presentations