![Figure 1. Therapeutic algorithm for AO. If treatment success is not obtained at step 1, one progresses to step 2, etc. TCA, tricyclic antidepressants; SNRI, serotonin noradrenalin reuptake inhibitors. Adapted from ref. no. [24].](https://media.oralhealthgroup.com/uploads/2012/03/1000958870-1000960225-849x1024.jpg)
Atypical Odontalgia: Current Knowledge and Implications for Diagnosis and Management
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Pavel S. Cherkas, DMD, PhD, MMedSc and Barry J Sessle, MDS, PhD, DSc (Hon,)
INTRODUCTION Quite often patients with a persistent pain in the head and neck region are referred by family physicians to general dentists. The prevalence of chronic and persistent pain in ... more