Orofacial Pain

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This revised and updated edition of the AAOP Guidelines educates readers on evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and management of orofacial pain conditions, incorporating the latest scientific knowledge. While maintaining the structure of the previous version, it introduces evidence-based concepts and reflects significant advancements in the field. A new chapter focuses on cervical disorders, highlighting the connections and distinctions between orofacial and cervical pain. Temporomandibular disorders, which are a major aspect of orofacial pain, are extensively covered across several chapters, including classification. Other key topics include neuropathic pain conditions, odontogenic pain, and mucogingival disorders. This edition equips clinicians with updated insights and procedures for effectively assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with orofacial pain symptoms. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to Orofacial Pain 2. General Assessment of the Patient With Orofacial Pain 3. Differential Diagnosis of Orofacial Pain 4. Vascular and Nonvascular Intracranial Disorders 5. Primary Headache Disorders 6. Episodic and Continuous Neuropathic Pain 7. Intraoral Pain Disorders 8. Temporomandibular Disorders 9. Cervicogenic Mechanisms 10. Extracranial and Systemic Disorders 11. Biobehavioral Considerations Glossary