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Title: [Importance of diagnosis in facial pain]. Author: Claeys T, Bremerich A, Cesteleyn L, Kovacs B. Journal: Acta Stomatol Belg; 1992 Dec; 89(4):239-48. PubMed ID: 1296458. Abstract: The diagnosis and treatment of facial pain remains a great challenge for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. By taking an exact anamnesis--especially a pain anamnesis--and by starting specific examinations the patient can quickly be recommended to a qualified therapist. The pain syndromes are classified according to the IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain). The pain syndromes the maxillofacial surgeon is most frequently confronted with--idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia, atypical facial pain and the temporomandibular joint--are described. The necessity of a multidisciplinary examination is emphasized and the different diagnostic investigations are illustrated, particularly in the case of myo-arthropathy. Beside the analysis of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, a radiologic examination is performed. In some cases the advise of a neurologist, ophthalmologist or otolaryngologist may be indicated.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]