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Product Identifiers
PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-100723434123
ISBN-139780723434122
eBay Product ID (ePID)63117188
Product Key Features
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOrofacial Pain and Headache
SubjectPain Medicine, Dentistry / General
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorRafael Benoliel
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width11 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2007-035213
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616/.0472
Table Of Content1 The diagnostic process 2 Anatomy and neurophysiology of orofacial pain 3 Measuring and assessing pain 4 Psychological aspects of chronic orofacial pain 5 Acute orofacial pain 6 Otolaryngological aspects of orofacial pain 7 Masticatory myofascial pain, tension-type and chronic daily headache 8 Pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint 9 Migraine and possible facial variants (neurovascular orofacial pain) 10 The trigeminal autonomic cephalgias (TACs) 11 Neuropathic orofacial pain 12 Neurosurgical aspects of orofacial pain 13 Referred and secondary orofacial pain syndromes 14 Orofacial pain in the medically complex patient 15 Pharmacotherapy of acute orofacial pain 16 Pharmacotherapy of chronic orofacial pain 17 Complementary and alternative medicine
SynopsisOROFACIAL PAIN AND HEADACHE 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, Highly Commended at BMA Medical Book Competition 2009. Orofacial Pain and Headache 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. This book is an invaluable and unique resource for dental practitioners - both qualified and in training - and pain specialists from all fields, and for basic and clinical pain scientists who are interested in an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the diagnostic and management issues in the field of orofacial pain. 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, OROFACIAL PAIN AND HEADACHE 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.
LC Classification NumberRC936.O87 2008
