Painful Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2016 Aug;28(3):371-80. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2016.03.002.

Abstract

This article discusses neuropathic pain of traumatic origin affecting the trigeminal nerve. This syndrome has been termed painful traumatic trigeminal neuropathy by the International Headache Society and replaces atypical odontalgia, deafferentation pain, traumatic neuropathy, and phantom toothache. The discussion emphasizes the diagnosis and the early and late management of injuries to the trigeminal nerve and subsequent painful conditions.

Keywords: Extractions; Implants; Neuropathic pain; Root canal therapy; Trauma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Pain / diagnosis*
  • Chronic Pain / therapy*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Pain Management
  • Pain Measurement
  • Syndrome
  • Trigeminal Nerve Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Trigeminal Nerve Injuries / therapy*