Trigeminal neuralgia with intraoral trigger points: report of two cases.
A variety of pathologic conditions can cause orofacial pain. Establishing the etiology of the pain is key to providing appropriate treatment. Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a relatively uncommon condition and can present a diagnostic challenge to even the experienced dental practitioner. The authors discuss two cases of TN that exhibited intraoral trigger points, which initially resulted in confusion regarding the establishment of a correct diagnosis and treatment.
Fabiano
Jude A
JA
Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA. jaf1@buffalo.edu
Fabiano
Andrew J
AJ
Anders
Patrick L
PL
Thines
Terrence J
TJ
D000368:Aged; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000175:diagnosis; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D002220:Carbamazepine