1.
J Calif Dent Assoc
; 40(9): 739-47, 2012 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23097829
ABSTRACT
Atypical odontalgia is a commonly misdiagnosed condition that frequently leads to unnecessary dental treatments such as extraction and endodontic therapy. These treatments often worsen the pain. Despite greater recognition and understanding of this condition, proper diagnosis and treatment remains a challenge. It is believed that atypical odontalgia is a neuropathic condition. This article updates the current understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of atypical odontalgia, and provides appropriate diagnostic and management approaches for this condition.
Subject(s)
Chronic Pain/diagnosis , Toothache/diagnosis , Chronic Pain/therapy , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Toothache/etiology , Toothache/therapy , Treatment Outcome , Trigeminal Neuralgia/diagnosis
2.
J Am Dent Assoc
; 143(10): e67-9, 2012 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23024316