Dental Pain Diagnosis and Treatment

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Which type of pain is typically characterized by a continuous dull ache?

Mucosal pain
Bone pain (correct)
Periodontal pain
Acute pulpitis

What is the primary treatment for an acute periodontal abscess?

Periodontal surgery
Drainage of exudates (correct)
Extraction of the affected tooth
Antibiotic therapy

What is the typical presentation of salivary gland diseases such as sialadenitis?

Diffuse referred pain
Well-localized intermittent dull pain (correct)
Continuous dull ache
Severe throbbing pain

Which of the following conditions is typically characterized by a burning sensation provoked by spiced or hot food?

Aphthous stomatitis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical treatment for bone pain?

RCT (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary investigation for a persistent ulceration of the oral mucosa?

Biopsy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the pain in TMJ that worsens in the morning?

History of nocturnal bruxism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of prescribing tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment of TMJ pain?

To reduce anxiety and relax muscles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the treatment of facial arthromyalgia, also known as TMJ Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome?

Psychogenic orofacial pain treatment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a bite-guard in the treatment of TMJ pain?

To prevent nocturnal bruxism (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation may a psychiatric consultation be necessary?

In cases of severely disturbed patients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of atypical facial pain?

Localized to non-muscular, non-joint areas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for atypical odontalgia?

Tricyclic antidepressant and psychiatric consultation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of oral dysesthesia?

Abnormal sensation in the mouth, commonly in elderly (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of factitious ulceration?

Self-inflicted abrasion or application of erosive substances (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for oral dysesthesia?

Reassurance and Trifluoperazine 2-4 mg twice a day (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common feature of atypical odontalgia?

Painful teeth in multiple quadrants, including healthy teeth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of factitious ulceration?

The patient denies causing the lesion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of maxillary sinus sinusitis?

Dull or severe maxillary pain, unilateral or bilateral (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of traumatic arthritis of the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ)?

Direct trauma on the mandible (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for osteoarthritis of the TMJ?

Audible crepitus in the joint (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for maxillary sinus sinusitis?

Antibiotic, analgesic, nasal decongestant, or surgery (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a classification of orofacial pain?

Typical Orofacial Pain, Vascular Orofacial Pain, and Cranial Base Lesions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for osteoarthritis of the TMJ?

Intracapsular injection of 1ml Dexamethasone or smoothing of the condylar head (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for the lesion described in the passage?

Trifluoperazine 2-4 mg a day (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of orofacial pain is primarily associated with visual disturbances and nausea?

Migraine (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of neuralgia?

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for pain that is referred to the orofacial region from a distant source?

Referred pain (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of migraine?

Unilateral, throbbing headache (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a type of orofacial pain that is primarily related to psychological factors?

Psychogenic orofacial pain (B) Signup and view all the answers