Orofacial Pain Case Histories with Literature Reviews

Patients with orofacial pain (OFP) present to dental practices for treatment on a regular basis. In the United States, temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and OFP affect up to 15% of the adult population1 with the prevalence of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders ranging from 5% to 12%2 and other OFP disorders reported in 10% to 25% of the general population.3 While dentists receive excellent education  regarding caries, periodontal disease, and other common dental disorders, their education in the broader area of pain and OFP, specifically, is frequently inadequate.
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research