Hot Towel Massage Relieved A 7 Years Orofacial Pain ' A Case Report

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Diagnosis and management of orofacialpain of non-odontogenic origin has always been achallenge to dentists. Inaccurate diagnosis wouldresult in delay of treatment and in cases of orofacialpain, affects patient’s quality of life. Temporomandibularpain dysfunction syndrome is the mostcommon temporomandibular disorder that presents todental clinics. Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as ticdouloureux is a relatively rare condition that causeselectric shock-like pain when the trigger zone isstimulated by triggering factor. Case report: A caseof temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndromein a 52 years old Indian lady that was managed astrigeminal neuralgia for 7 years is presented.Conclusion: The aim of this case report is to makedentists aware of the signs and symptoms of differentorofacial pain, so that early and accurate diagnosis canbe made and appropriate treatment instituted.Key words: orofacial pain; temporomandibular paindysfunction syndrome; trigeminal neuralgia