Atypical odontalgia: phantom tooth pain.
The findings in 30 cases diagnosed as atypical odontalgia are presented. The clinical characteristics of these cases are compared with other cases reported in the literature. Three cases are described in detail. Patient understanding and treatment with tricyclic antidepressants are discussed together with medication side effects and interactions. The importance of deferring invasive procedures is emphasized.
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College of Dentistry, Jo Hillis Miller Health Center, University of Florida, Gainesville.
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D000368:Aged; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014098:Toothache / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014268:Trifluoperazine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D014268:Trifluoperazine