Updated to reflect the latest research in orofacial pain, this revised edition of Dr Welden Bell"s classic text is designed to assist the practicing dentist in managing orofacial pain disorders, from diagnosis to treatment selection. It presents an updated classification system for orofacial pain disorders, especially in the complicated area of neuropathic pain conditions, and describes the differential diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for each classification. Many new photographs illustrate the concepts and techniques that are discussed, and a new section on injection techniques for the diagnosis and management of orofacial pain has been added. The book also includes 35 case reports to help the clinician better understand orofacial pain disorders and how to treat them effectively. Contents: Section One: The Nature of Pain Defining the Problem The Neural Anatomy of Orofacial Pain The Neurophysiology of Orofacial Pain The Processing of Pain at the Brainstem Level The Processing of Pain at the Supraspinal Level Section Two: Clinical Considerations of Orofacial Pain The Various Presentations of Pain Category Classification of Orofacial Pains Principles of Pain Diagnosis General Considerations in Managing Orofacial Pains Section Three: Clinical Pain Syndromes Cutaneous and Mucogingival Pains Pains of Dental Origin Pains of Muscle Origin Temporomandibular Joint Pains Other Musculoskeletal Pains Visceral Pains Vascular and Neurovascular Pains Neuropathic Pains Psychologic Factors and Orofacial Pain: Axis II