Masticatory problems after balloon compression for trigeminal neuralgia: a longitudinal study 1

• Published in: Journal of oral rehabilitation Vol. 34; no. 2; pp. 88 - 96
• Main Authors: DE SIQUEIRA, S. R. D. T., DA NÓBREGA, J. C. M., TEIXEIRA, M. J., DE SIQUEIRA, J. T. T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.02.2007

summary   Idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (ITN) is a chronic neuropathic pain that affects the masticatory system. The objective of this study was to identify orofacial pain and temporomandibular characteristics, including temporomandibular disorder (TMD), in a sample of 105 ITN patients treated wit...