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<p>Characteristics and demographics of an orofacial pain population: review of 255 consecutive cases<br><br>Lieutenant Commander Istvan A. Hargitai, DC, USN and Captain Peter M. Bertrand, DC, USN<br><br>Introduction<br>This update characterizes 255 consecutive new patients tracked in a resident’s logbook from July 2002 through April 2004 and discusses clinical implications. All patients were seen in the Orofacial Pain Center, located at the National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Maryland. Orofacial Pain refers to the differential diagnosis and management of pain and dysfunction affecting motor and sensory functions of the trigeminal system. This area of practice has evolved beyond dentistry’s focus on temporomandibular disorders (TMD) as mounting evidence has indicated that most patients have symptoms in addition to masticatory pain. Greater than 81%1 and 88%2 of facial pain patients reporting to specialty centers have pain in multiple body locations. Orofacial pain practitioners routinely evaluate patients plagued by a variety of head, neck, shoulder, back and systemic conditions that affect the trigeminal system and influence the expression of facial pain chief complaints. A unique blend of knowledge and skills is required to help orofacial pain patients who frequently "fall between the cracks" of dental and medical practices.
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<br>Subjects: Facial Pain</div>
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U.S. Navy. Naval Postgraduate Dental School</div>
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