The Classification and Diagnosis of Neuropathic orofacial pain

Ahn,  Jong-Mo

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 49(6); 2011 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2011;49(6):316-320.
Published online June 30, 2011.

구강안면 신경병성 통증의 진단 및 분류

안종모

조선대학교 치의학전문대학교 구강내과학교실

The Classification and Diagnosis of Neuropathic orofacial pain

Jong-Mo Ahn

Department of oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, Chosun University

Abstract

Neuropathic orofacial pain (NOP) is initiated or caused by a priomary lesion or dysfunction in the peripheral nervous system or the central nervous system. NOP is divided into paroxysmal and continuous by duration of pain. NOP is important for dentists, because they can occur after dental procedures, such as extractions, endodontic treatment, and dental implant insertion. Dentists should have concern about NOP, because it is difficult to diagnose and treat.

Key Words: Neurophatic orofacial pain (NOP);dental procedures;