Systemic Factors Affecting Pain Management in Dentistry.

Davis C Thomas, Junad Khan, Sowmya Ananthan, Mythili Kalladka

Journal: Dental clinics of North America 2024;68(4):725-737

PMID: 39244253

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Abstract

There are several factors that affect a patient's experience of pain. These include both local and systemic factors. The systemic factors that affect patients' dental and orofacial pain experience include, but not limited to, hormonal, nutritional, systemic infections, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune, among others. Comprehensive medical history is essential to delineate any possible systemic factors affecting pain experience. A thorough review of systems should form the foundation, since multiple factors can affect the prognosis of pain management. This would facilitate early recognition and trigger prompt referrals to the appropriate medical professionals. This helps to reduce the health care burden.

Address: Center for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103, USA; Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, Eastman Institute of Oral Health, Rochester, NY 14620, USA.; Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, Eastman Institute of Oral Health, Rochester, NY 14620, USA.; Center for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.; Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, Eastman Institute of Oral Health, Rochester, NY 14620, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2024.07.004

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MeSH Terms: Humans, Pain Management, Facial Pain, Dental Care