title: Atypical odontalgia: a case report.
abstract: Diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain is not uncommon; however, reaching a definitive diagnosis in these cases can be a complex challenge. Dentists are most likely to face this situation, because persistent and chronic pain is more common in the head and neck region than in any other part of the body. However, the complexities and diagnostic challenges mean that misdiagnosing neuropathic pain is common. This article presents a case of atypical odontalgia and illustrates the complexities involved when diagnosing the condition.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota Outreach Clinic, Hibbing, USA.
authors.forename: Harish
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Koratkar
authors.forename: Sonal
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Koratkar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005156:Facial Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D009407:Nerve Block; D011859:Radiography; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014098:Toothache / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D017211:Treatment Failure; D016896:Treatment Outcome