J Oral Med Pain.
2024 Mar;49(1):18-21. 10.14476/jomp.2024.49.1.18.
Orofacial Pain and Nonodotogenic Toothache of Cardiac Origin: Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
- KMID: 2554560
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14476/jomp.2024.49.1.18
Abstract
- Orofacial pain has various causes, making it challenging to differentiate from dentalrelated diseases based solely on symptoms. Toothache, usually attributed to pathological changes in the pulp and periodontal tissue, is the most common cause of orofacial pain and relatively easy to diagnose. However, distinguishing orofacial pain and nonodontogenic toothache due to myofascial, neuropathic, neurovascular, paranasal sinus and cardiac originating, and psychogenic pain presents diagnostic challenges that may result in incorrect treatment. Therefore, dentists must recognize that orofacial pain can arise from not only dental issues but also other causes. This case report explores the necessary considerations in diagnosing orofacial pain and nonodontogenic toothache by examining the diagnoses of patients presenting at the dental hospital with orofacial pain and nonodontogenic toothache of cardiac origin.
