Journal of Endodontics
Volume 14, Issue 7 , Pages 360-362, 1988

Trigeminal neuralgia and endodontically treated teeth

  • Frank Francica, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Francica is a postgraduate student, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, Newark, N.J. Dr. Brickman is a postgraduate student, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School. Dr. LoMonaco is professor of endodontics and biodental science and associate dean of student affairs, university of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School. Dr. Lin is associate professor and director of the Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School.
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  • Josh Brickman, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Francica is a postgraduate student, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, Newark, N.J. Dr. Brickman is a postgraduate student, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School. Dr. LoMonaco is professor of endodontics and biodental science and associate dean of student affairs, university of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School. Dr. Lin is associate professor and director of the Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School.
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  • Carmine J. LoMonaco, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Francica is a postgraduate student, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, Newark, N.J. Dr. Brickman is a postgraduate student, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School. Dr. LoMonaco is professor of endodontics and biodental science and associate dean of student affairs, university of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School. Dr. Lin is associate professor and director of the Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School.
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  • Louis M. Lin, BDS, DMD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Francica is a postgraduate student, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, Newark, N.J. Dr. Brickman is a postgraduate student, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School. Dr. LoMonaco is professor of endodontics and biodental science and associate dean of student affairs, university of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School. Dr. Lin is associate professor and director of the Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, Department of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School.

A case of trigeminal neuralgia that occurred in the area of endodontically treated teeth is presented. The pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia may sometimes simulate the pain caused by edodontically involved teeth. However, the characteristic features of trigeminal neuralgia, such as intensity, duration and location of pain as well as triggering areas of pain should be used to differentiate trigeminal neuralgia from dental pain.

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PII: S0099-2399(88)80199-7

doi:10.1016/S0099-2399(88)80199-7

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 14, Issue 7 , Pages 360-362, 1988