1st Edition
by Alex J. Moule (Editor), M. Lamar Hicks (Editor)
Diagnosing Dental and Orofacial Pain: A Clinical Manual approaches
a complex topic in a uniquely practical way. This text offers valuable
advice on ways to observe and communicate effectively with patients in
pain, how to analyze a patients’ pain descriptions, and how to provide a
proper diagnosis of orofacial pain problems that can arise from a
myriad of sources―anywhere from teeth, joint and muscle pain, and
paranasal sinuses to cluster headaches, neuralgias, neuropathic pain and
viral infections.
- Helps the student and practitioner
understand the diagnostic process by addressing the exact questions that
need to be asked and then analyzing verbal and non-verbal responses to
these
- Edited by experts with decades of clinical and teaching experience, and with contributions from international specialists
- Companion
website provides additional learning materials including videos, case
studies and further practical tips for examination and diagnosis
- Includes numerous color photographs and illustrations throughout to enhance text clarity
