Orofacial Pain & Its Management

Pain is the most common reason for physician consultation in most developed countries. It is a major symptom in many medical conditions and can interfere with a person''s quality of life and general functioning. We all experience pain to greater or lesser degrees at various points of our lives. It is said that pain is the most common reason patients seek medical attention. But each of us perceives a given pain stimulus in our own unique manner. Challenging to diagnose and manage orofacial pain is a common and costly problem with a profound effect on quality of life. Delayed diagnosis and management can lead to prolonged patient suffering and disability. This book describe all about the assessment differential diagnosis and management of orofacial pain.