Clinical Cases in Orofacial Pain
Expand your knowledge and put it into practice with this unique, case-based guide
Clinical Cases in Orofacial Pain is a valuable resource for undergraduate dental students as well as residents working towards board certification. Individual cases cover temporomandibular joint disorders, masticatory muscle disorders, headache, neuropathic pain, dental pain, tooth wear, and dystonia. Following the popular Clinical Cases series style, cases are presented with associated academic commentary, including background information, diagnostic criteria and fundamental points that might influence the diagnosis, treatment planning or management of the case.
Well-illustrated throughout, each chapter features self-assessment study questions to help foster independent learning. Clinical Cases in Orofacial Pain is an excellent primer for undergraduate dental students and an invaluable study guide for postgraduate students and residents. Dental practitioners will also want to keep this unique, case-based guide as a ready reference in their working libraries.
About the Editors
Malin Ernberg is Professor and Head of the Section for Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function at the Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
Per Alstergren is Professor and Head of the Orofacial Pain Unit at the Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Sweden.