title: Migraine, tension-type headache and facial pain. A common intraoral etiology and treatment.
abstract: A maxillary alveolar mucosal inflammation, demonstrated by local tenderness and increased temperature, is present in migraine, tension-type headache and facial pain patients even when the patient is asymptomatic. Research is presented showing effective treatment of these conditions with fewer side effects than with standard medication by local anti-inflammatory methods. These alternative methods include: chilling, application of anti-inflammatory gel and low-level (non-cutting) laser. Local treatment also mediates cervical muscle spasm, adding to its overall effectiveness.
authors.forename: Mark H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Friedman
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000503:physiopathology; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001831:Body Temperature; D017679:Cryotherapy; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D007660:Ketoprofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008437:Maxilla / Q000503:physiopathology; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology; D013035:Spasm / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D018781:Tension-Type Headache / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000528:radiation effects
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D005782:Gels; D007660:Ketoprofen