title: Orofacial pain - an overview.
abstract: Orofacial pain is a complex problem that requires careful assessment, understanding and appropriate therapy. This article reviews the function of the nervous system as it pertains to orofacial pain and introduces an organ based classification system that can be used to help differentiate the patient with orofacial pain. Current concepts in the pathogenous of each disorder and therapies are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: The Pain Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Graff-Radford
keywords: Neuropathic pain; Nociception; Orofacial pain