This article discusses extremely common odontogenic pain conditions, which may occasionally present to the neurology clinic mimicking headache, and other uncommon orofacial pain conditions, which may do the same. Typical presentations, investigative strategies, and management are discussed, as well as highlighting key diagnostic criteria and the importance of involving oral or dental specialists where diagnostic uncertainty exists.
Keywords: Burning mouth syndrome; Odontogenic pain; Orofacial pain; Persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain disorder; Persistent idiopathic facial pain; Posttraumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain.
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