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: David A. Keith, Ronald J. Kulich, Michael E. Schatman, Steven J. Scrivani Tags: Preface Source Type: research
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