Orofacial Pain and Nonodotogenic Toothache of Cardiac Origin: Case Report

Orofacial pain has various causes, making it challenging to differentiate from dental-related diseases based solely on symptoms. Toothache, usually attributed to pathological changes in the pulp and periodontal tissue, is the most common cause of orofacial pain and relatively easy to diagnose. Howev...

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Published inJournal of oral medicine and pain Vol. 49; no. 1; pp. 18 - 21
Main Authors Jong-Mo Ahn, Ji-Won Ryu, Hyun-Jeong Park
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 2024
Subjects
Nonodotogenic toothache
Cardiac origin
Diagnosis
Orofacial pain
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Summary:Orofacial pain has various causes, making it challenging to differentiate from dental-related diseases based solely on symptoms. Toothache, usually attributed to pathological changes in the pulp and periodontal tissue, is the most common cause of orofacial pain and relatively easy to diagnose. However, distinguishing orofacial pain and nonodontogenic toothache due to myofascial, neuropathic, neurovascular, paranasal sinus and cardiac originating, and psychogenic pain presents diagnostic challenges that may result in incorrect treatment. Therefore, dentists must recognize that orofacial pain can arise from not only dental issues but also other causes. This case report explores the necessary considerations in diagnosing orofacial pain and nonodontogenic toothache by examining the diagnoses of patients presenting at the dental hospital with orofacial pain and nonodontogenic toothache of cardiac origin.
Bibliography:KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO202411039230980
ISSN:2288-9272
2383-8493