Orofacial Pain and Headache

Sharav, Yair

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Mosby
ISBN:	0-7234-3412-3 (0723434123)
ISBN-13:	978-0-7234-3412-2 (9780723434122)
New Edition:	0-86715-680-5
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2008
Publish Date:	08/08
Weight:	3.00 Lbs.
Pages:	441
Carton Quantity:	8
Subject Class:	DEN (Dentistry)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Musculoskele
Subject Definition:	Facial Pain; Headache; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
NLM Class:	WE 705
LC Class:	RK470
Abstract:	This book is a timely, comprehensive and instructive addition to the pain literature; in particular the important and truly multidisciplinary area of orofacial pain. Based on their extensive clinical experience and a thorough understanding of pain mechanisms specific to the trigeminal system, the editors, Yair Sharav and Rafael Benoliel, have integrated knowledge from the areas of headache and orofacial pain and have succinctly explained common mechanisms involved in the two phenomena, with important implications for pain diagnosis and management. Internationally renowned editors and contributor team. Integrated approach to the diagnosis and treatment of oral and facial pain syndromes as well as common primary headaches. A thorough review of the four majorclinical entities of orofacial pain: acute dental, neurovascular, musculoskeletal and neuropathic. Comprehensive coverage of the pharmacotherapy of acute and chronic pain. Chapters on the psychological, neurosurgical and otolaryngological aspects of orofacial pain. An in depth discussion of facial pain and headaches secondary to medical co-morbidities. Exploration of complementary and alternative methods of pain control including acupuncture, food additives and hypnosis.

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