Non odontologic pain Flashcards
How can we check if a pt has maxillary sinusitis over dental pain
Ask the pt if the pain is worse when they bend down eg to tie shoe lace
Which division is most commonly affected by trigeminal neuralgia
Mandibular division affecting lower lip chin and teeth on that side
Does burning mouth cross the midline
yes
What is a cold sore due to
Recurrent herpes labials
list some worrying symtoms
- Unexplained pain
- Systemic symptoms or weight loss
- Swellings or lumps
- White or red patches
- Ulceration
- Altered sensation
- Trismus
If a patient has a TMJ click what does that mean they have
Intra articular joint disorders- disk dispalcemtn with/ without reduction and with / without locking
What is myalgia
Pain and tension in then Muscles of mastication
What is myofascial pain
Pain spreading beyond the muscles of mastication
Name the most common disorder of the TMJ region
Myofascial pain syndrome
What is myofascial pain due to
Pain caused by muscle tension fatigue or spasm
can be related to parafuncitonal habits
List some signs and symptoms of myofascial pain
Pain and tenderness in muscles of mastication
Usually no relevant radiographic findings
List some symptoms of internal derangement
Clicking
pain from joint and or masculature
trismus or locking
What is internal derangement caused by
Displacement of disk from normal position
What is degernative joint disease
Non inflammatory process of wear and tear due to sustained micro trauma over prolonged periods
This can lead to deterioration of articular cartilage exposing bone and causing flattening of the condylar head and bony defects
What are some of the symptoms of degernative joint disease
painful crepitus and trismus but can be asymptomatic
