Orofacial pain

Abstract

Orofacial pain involves pain conditions associated with the hard and soft tissues of the head, face, neck, and all the intra-oral structures. The field of orofacial pain encompasses diagnosis and treatment of primary headaches, temporomandibular disorders, neuropathic pain, cervical pain, and myofascial pain. The evaluation and treatment of orofacial pain has evolved into a shared responsibility between the dentist and physician, with considerable overlap, distinguished only by the practitioner’s knowledge and training.