Facial pain

Aust Dent J. 1975 Oct;20(5):287-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1975.tb05072.x.

Abstract

The problems of diagnosis of pain are examined and the more important extra-oral causes which may complicate the diagnosis are discussed. The need for a complete and careful history and the use of thorough examination procedures is stressed in order that intra-oral causes may be eliminated.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arteritis / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Face*
  • Facial Neuralgia / diagnosis
  • Glossopharyngeal Nerve
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Migraine Disorders / diagnosis
  • Pain / diagnosis*
  • Sinusitis / diagnosis
  • Spasm / diagnosis
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia / diagnosis
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia / therapy