Diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain in a patient with unserviceable complete dentures: A clinical report

Publication date: Available online 21 February 2018
Source:The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Author(s): Audrey M. Selecman, Swati A. Ahuja
An ill-fitting complete denture has the potential to create pain and discomfort as well as conceal or confound the diagnosis of other primary sources of orofacial pain such as trigeminal neuralgia. Guidelines of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain offer an evidence-based approach for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of orofacial pain. A complete and accurate differential diagnosis is paramount to the success of treatment as well as to the circumvention of unnecessary therapy. The purpose of this clinical report was to emphasize an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain in a patient with edentulism and a history of prolonged denture wear.



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