Case reports of orofacial pain 3 - Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS) and Atypical odontalgia (AO)
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Atypical facial pain and atypical odontalgia: A concise review
The concept of pain has evolved from that of a one-dimensional sensation to that of a multi-dimensional experience encompassing sensory, discriminate, cognitive, motivational and aff ective qualities. Pain is the presenting symptom of a broad spectrum of diseases that needs to be diagnosed and treated. Establishing a precise diagnosis and providing eff ective treatment have become major challen...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Japanese Society of Stomatognathic Function
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1340-9085,1883-986X
DOI: 10.7144/sgf.19.196