The Neurobiology of Orofacial Pain
Vadivelu N, Huang Y, Mancini P, Gruenbaum S, Vadivelu A, Dabu-Bondoc S. The Neurobiology of Orofacial Pain. 2013, 1-8. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-01875-1_1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeuropathic orofacial painOrofacial painFacial painTemporomandibular dysfunctionCostly health issueTrigeminal neuropathic painAtypical facial painPrimary afferent nociceptorsChronic facial painComplex multifactorial etiologyOrofacial syndromesNeuropathic painAfferent nociceptorsNeurologic pathwaysUnique pathophysiologyCerebral cortexOrofacial areaMultifactorial etiologyPainClinical diagnosisHealth issuesCentral relayNumerous recent advancesFinancial burdenSexual behavior