Headache Orofacial Pain And Bruxism

Containing the collective knowledge of hundreds of years of clinical experience, this book has been written by clinicians for clinicians. The authors represent a range of disciplines that regularly encounter patients with headache, orofacial pain, and bruxism; each condition is explored in detail.

OROFACIAL PAIN AND HEADACHE is a timely, comprehensive and instructive addition to the pain literature; in particular the important and truly multidisciplinary area of orofacial pain. Based on their extensive clinical experience and a thorough understanding of pain mechanisms specific to the trigeminal system, the editors, Yair Sharav and Rafael Benoliel, have integrated knowledge from the areas of headache and orofacial pain and have succinctly explained common mechanisms involved in the two phenomena, with important implications for pain diagnosis and management. Internationally renowned editors and contributor teamIntegrated approach to the diagnosis and treatment of oral and facial pain syndromes as well as common primary headaches A thorough review of the four majorclinical entities of orofacial pain: acute dental, neurovascular, musculoskeletal and neuropathicComprehensive coverage of the pharmacotherapy of acute and chronic painChapters on the psychological, neurosurgical and otolaryngological aspects of orofacial painAn in depth discussion of facial pain and headaches secondary to medical co-morbiditiesExploration of complementary and alternative methods of pain control including acupuncture, food additives and hypnosis

This issue of Dental Clinics of North America focuses on Orofacial Pain, and is edited by Dr. Steven D. Bender. Articles will include: An Introduction to Orofacial Pain; Clinical Assessment of the Orofacial Pain Patient; Imaging in Orofacial Pain; Musculoskeletal Disorders; Neuropathic Orofacial Pain; Burning Mouth Syndrome; Painful Oral Lesions; The Primary Headaches; Sleep and Pain; Sleep Bruxism; Sex, Gender and Orofacial Pain; Mind-Body Considerations in Orofacial Pain; and more!

Indispensable for an advanced understanding of orofacial pain In recent years, progress in pain research has yielded substantial new insights, and this has profoundly altered our understanding of various orofacial pain conditions. Written by renowned international researchers and clinicians, this state-of-the-art textbook presents recent advances in the understanding of orofacial pain and offers evidence-based management approaches, thus bridging the gap between timely research findings and daily clinical practice. The reader is provided with helpful in-depth information of up-to-date advances in basic research as well as with the present knowledge of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of the five most common orofacial pain conditions. In addition, the psychosocial impact of orofacial pain in daily life and future developments are presented. Health care professionals, such as dentists, neurologists, physicians as well as students will find this volume helpful and valuable for an advanced understanding of the diverse orofacial pain conditions and for the improvement of patient care.

Because diagnosing orofacial pain can be a challenge, the book describes the appropriate history-taking methods, detailed examinations, and relevant tests that will help clinicians to work through the differential diagnosis. Effective medical, surgical, and behavioral approaches are presented, and the importance of a multimodal approach is consistently emphasized throughout the book. The target audience includes pain physicians, anesthesiologists, dentists, neurologists, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants. ​

Comprehensive issue on TMJ disorders and orofacial pain which covers epidemiology and gender differences, peripheral and central mechanisms of pain, TMJ intracapsular disorders, myogenous TMD, bruxism, headache, neuropathic orofacial pain, surgical considerations, psychological factors and much more.