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Trigeminal neuralgia is not a specific disease, but a symptom elicited by pathology involving the fifth cranial nerve. Advances in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have made this the premier imaging modality in the diagnostic workup of trigeminal neuralgia. This article reviews the pertinent anatomy of the trigeminal nerve as well as the structural lesions that produce the symptoms of the condition. The advantages of MRI over other imaging methods are outlined, and the indications for obtaining this study are discussed.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Trigeminal Neuralgia/diagnosis , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Trigeminal Nerve/pathology , Trigeminal Neuralgia/etiologyABSTRACT
Compromise of the airway is a preventable cause of patient death and is of vital concern to the dental professional. The dentist may encounter airway compromise and must be able to render appropriate care. Unfortunately, this important topic has received little or no attention in the dental literature during the last 5 years. The purpose of this article is to review the etiology of airway compromise, the basic principles of airway management, and the indications for more advanced airway intervention, including intubation and emergency surgical approaches.
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Airway Obstruction/etiology , Maxillofacial Injuries/complications , Airway Obstruction/therapy , Humans , Intubation, Intratracheal , Life Support CareSubject(s)
Licensure, Dental , Education, Dental , Education, Medical , Humans , Time Factors , United StatesABSTRACT
A controlled study was performed to test the hypothesis that myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome is related to posture. Thirty patients with myofascial pain of the muscles of mastication were compared with 30 control patients in 28 parameters of posture. The results of this study indicated no significant differences between the two groups in any parameter tested.
