Trigeminal Neuralgia and Associated Unwarranted Dental Treatment

ConclusionTo decrease the number of unwarranted dental procedures being done on TN patients, thorough knowledge of TN among both the public and dentists is essential to reduce patient agony, decrease delay in diagnosis, facilitate early resolution of symptoms and eventually disease and improve the patient ’s quality of life. Timely neurology referral is the key to better management and reduces unnecessary dental procedures undergone by patients unknowingly and eventually decreases the emotional and economic burden on them.
Source: Oral Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research