Pain Management Part II: Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Orofacial Pain
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Pain management part II: pharmacologic management of chronic orofacial pain.
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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عنوان ژورنال: Anesthesia Progress
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0003-3006,1878-7177
DOI: 10.2344/0003-3006-57.3.114