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Nerve Pain​ (Orofacial)

Nerve Pain​ (Orofacial) - How to prevent?

Nerve Pain​ (Orofacial) - Diagnosis

A complete medical history including previous hospitalisations and all current medications will be required.

You will be asked for a complete history of your pain and undergo a head and neck examination.

  • A complete dental examination and dental radiographs are required to rule out other causes of the pain
  • 3-D imaging with Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan may be required.

Management

  • The dentist will assess your dental causes of pain prior to diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. Medication with anti-neuralgic drugs will be prescribed if needed. A referral to other medical or dental specialties may be required, e.g. Pain Specialist or Neurologist

Nerve Pain​ (Orofacial) - Preparing for surgery

Nerve Pain​ (Orofacial) - Post-surgery care

Nerve Pain​ (Orofacial) - Other Information

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