Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain

Question 1

Definition of persistent idiopathic facial pain

Answer 1

Constant chronic orofacial discomfort or pain for which no organic cause can be found.

Question 2

Epidemiology of PIFP

Answer 2

1-2% of population

Older females

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of PIFP

Answer 3

POorly localised pain
Multiple oral and or psychogenic related symptoms
Often multiple consultations with various medical / dental specialities
Poor response to treatment
Psychogenic origin