Orofacial and craniofacial pain. Primary care concerns
Green, D.B.
Postgraduate Medicine Spec No: 57-64
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 1508784 Document Number: 388321
A patient who experiences an acute episode of oral or facial pain is likely to consult a primary care physician. Dr Green reviews the basic information needed to distinguish among the more common types and causes of such pain. Once the pain's source is determined, treatment can be prescribed or an appropriate referral made.
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