Pain is a frequent symptom that present in several areas of the medical field. Innumerous conditions show this unpleasant complaint, which pathophysiological particularities need to be understood order achieve an accurate diagnosis. Besides, although there are diagnostic criteria and classifications essential clinical practice, role individual parameters, such as previous pain experiences, pers...

The aim of this research is to determine the impact of periodontal treatment on the quality of life of patients with concomitant chronic headache or facial pain and periodontal disease. Thirty-eight consecutive patients with chronic periodontal disease were divided according to the presence of chronic craniofacial pain (CFP):Study Group-with CFP and Control Group-without CFP. They were evaluate...

Pain of ischemic and non-ischemic cardiac disease can be referred to the craniofacial region. Also, in 6% of patients, craniofacial pain can be the first and only and symptom of cardiac ischemia. Missed diagnoses of these cases may lead to unnecessary dental treatment and a significant number of deaths in patients with atypical symptoms of coronary disease. Therefore the aim of this report, was...

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Eagle's syndrome, also known as elongated styloid process, is a condition that may be the source of craniofacial and cervical pain. It is infrequently reported but is probably more common than generally considered. The symptoms related to Eagle's syndrome can be confused with those attributed to a wide variety of facial neuralgias and/or oral, dental and TMJ diseases. In this paper, a case of E...

This position paper, as developed by a Task Force of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain on Mandibular Advancement Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, contains recommendations for dentists engaged in the management of patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea utilizing mandibular advancement oral appliances. The recommendations are supported by current ...

Objective: Nocturnal bruxism, the repetitive grinding, clenching, and chewing movements of the jaw during sleep, can occur in both children and adults. Case series and anecdotal reports suggest that botulinum toxin type A injection may provide effective treatment of nocturnal bruxism and its sequelae. Open-label trials for patients with nocturnal bruxism indicate that it may confer reduction in...