Dental pulpalgia contributing to bilateral preauricular pain and tinnitus
Wright, E.F.; Gullickson, D.C.
Journal of Orofacial Pain 10(2): 166-168
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 1064-6655 PMID: 9133861 Document Number: 467677
The case of a patient with bilateral preauricular pain and tinnitus is reported. Minimal relief was obtained with traditional temporomandibular disorders therapy, and complete relief was obtained after endodontic therapy. Pulpal conditions that can refer pain are discussed, and recommendations are made to help practitioners identify a possible pulpal etiology for symptoms and tests of temporomandibular disorders.