Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: Jan 01, 2010

Pain Management Part II: Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Orofacial Pain

DMD, MS
Page Range: 114 – 119
DOI: 10.2344/0003-3006-57.3.114
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Abstract

The pharmacologic management of chronic orofacial pain involves the use of medications not used routinely in dental practice. Additionally, many drugs are used for long periods of time necessitating careful monitoring for adverse effects and potential drug interactions. This article will review commonly used medications for chronic orofacial pain and highlight important areas of concern.

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Copyright: 2010 by the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

Contributor Notes

Address correspondence to Dr Ganzberg, at ganzberg.1@osu.edu
Received: Jun 15, 2010
Accepted: Jun 21, 2010