Trigeminal neuralgia is
NOT a dental condition.
Do you know the difference?
Do you know the difference?
Dr. Nixdorf is the Director of the Division of TMD and Orofacial Pain at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Soni is a Neurologist at the Center for Neurologic Restoration, Headache and Facial Pain Section at Cleveland Clinic.
Important factors to consider in patients with orofacial pain are discussed. They highlight their professional perspectives in cases where diagnoses are difficult because of overlapping symptoms and when to refer patients to specialists for further care.
Dr. Idahosa explains the importance of critical thinking in evaluating orofacial pain patients. She uses a case-based format to review the clinical presentations, evaluation, and differential diagnosis of various orofacial pain conditions that can sometimes mimic toothaches.
Gain knowledge on the following:
• How to properly evaluate orofacial pain patients.
• Recognize clinical presentations of neuropathic pain, TN, and other headache disorders.
• The importance of interdisciplinary management of patients.
Dr. Chandwani talks about the basics of orofacial pain and why it is relevant to dentists. Learn how to recognize some of dentistry’s phantom pains, including atypical odontalgia by seeing real cases of how trigeminal neuralgia presents in the dentist’s chair. Attendees will also understand the differential diagnoses in orofacial pain – when to treat and when to refer out and different treatment options available to help patients with pain – topicals, pharmaceuticals, and complementary medicine.
Dr. Nixdorf covers the important similarities and differences between TN and dental pain and the symptoms to look out for so you and your team can quickly identify. He also reveals the top 3 ‘mimics’ of trigeminal neuralgia dental practices see on a regular basis and what to do after you suspect your patient has trigeminal neuralgia or neuropathic pain
This one-page fact sheet is a perfect way to start educating your dental team on trigeminal neuralgia. 54% of tn patients visit their dentist first, so it’s important that dental practices know dental pain from neuropathic facial pain.
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