Nonsurgical Management and Pharmacologic Therapy for Post-traumatic Peripheral Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain Disorders

Nonsurgical Management and Pharmacologic Therapy for Post-traumatic Peripheral Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain Disorders is organized by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).

Release Date: June 23, 2021
Expiration Date: April 20, 2027

Description:
The incidence of developing post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy (PTTN) has been reported to range from 0.45% to 70% of injuries involving the inferior alveolar and lingual nerves. Based on ambispective clinical trials, no phenotypic presentation predicts outcome of microsurgery. In fact, microsurgery has only chance benefits. This 60-minute webinar will focus on the non-surgical management of PTTN. The pharmacologic therapies for acute and late-phase PTTN and their limitations, location-based treatments and alternative pain management strategies will be presented.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Describe the different pharmacologic therapies, including evidence-based, for the proper dosages and regimens used to treat PTTN. 
• Identify the differences between early- and delayed-phase protocols for the treatment of PTTN.  
• Review alternative pain management strategies for the treatment of long-term PTTN..