Abstract

PREVALANCE OF OROFACIAL PAIN AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Dr. Kapil D. Pawar, *Dr. Pratik C. Parkarwar, Dr. Rupali V. Mhaske, Dr. Venkatesh Kawaldar, Dr. Lata Kale and Dr. Rajendra Birangane

Abstract

Background: The orofacial pain is a invasive state caused by somatic or psychological etiology arising from the structures which are supplied by the trigeminal nerve. It affects millions of the people around the world. It has hampour the daily activities, social relations and have blow on the quality of life of an individual. The diagnosis of the pain have to be done by identifying the etiology and treatment plan should be done according to it. The study was done to evaluate the main causative agent of orofacial pain in orofacial region. Objectives: To evaluate the etiology of orofacial pain among the subjects reporting to the dental college. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on a group of patients with persistent orofacial pain visiting the dental college. Results: According to this study it has found that pulpitis caused due to dental caries is the main cause of orofacial pain. Then followed by periodontal disease, TMJ disorders and neuralgic pain. Conclusion: The study concluded that the prevalence of OFP is most commonly in female in middle aged and the etiology of it is the dental caries which causes orofacial pain. According to the etiology the pain treatment has to be done. Treatment in this condition is an important adjunct to establish evidence-based medical and surgical treatment for this condition.

Keywords: Epidemiology, orofacial pain, pulpitis, TMJ Disorders, Somatic, Quality.