title: Chronic idiopathic orofacial pain: I: What is the evidence base?
abstract: Chronic idiopathic orofacial pain is currently a problem for the specialists, but is this type of disorder peculiar to the face, and is there a role for the general dental practitioner? This article reviews the current understanding and management of medically unexplained syndromes and discusses their application in facial pain. A second article will merge this contemporary theory and clinical evidence into a management strategy, and stress the importance of early intervention in the primary care setting.
authors.affiliation: Eastman Dental Institute & Hospital, London.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Madland
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Newton-John
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Feinmann
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic