Aim
Aim of this course is to educate students about various causes of pain in the orofacial region. For each disorder principles of diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment are presented.
Main topics
Anatomy of the head and neck nervous system
Diagnostic methods in orofacial pain
Dental and periodontal pain
Muscular pain
Temporomandibular joint related pain
Headaches
Other possible causes of orofacial pain (sinus, ear, eye pain),
Systemic disorders and orofacial pain
Psychological disorders and orofacial pain
Hours in the curriculum
The course consists of 10 lectures in the 6th semester.
Assesment methods
After completion of the course students take written exam.
