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Challenges in Diagnosing Trigeminal Neuralgia within Dental Practices: A Retrospective Analysis

  • By

  • Saif Anmar Badran

  • Aous Mohammad Qasim

  • Faaiz Alhamandi

  • Ali Akram Shahadha

  • Ali Sabah Alsamok

  • Rania H. Al-Taie

  • Ahmed Adnan Al-Juboori

  • February 9, 2026

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    Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) affects approximately 12 per 100,000 people, with higher incidence in women and those over 50 years of age.

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    TN is characterized by paroxysmal facial pain that often mimics odontogenic disorders, leading to frequent misdiagnosis in dental settings.

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    The study analyzed 104 patients with TN, revealing that 84.62% had received dental treatment before their diagnosis.

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    Patients' pain severity was assessed using a numerical rating scale, categorizing pain into mild, moderate, and severe.

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    Effective treatment modalities for TN include pharmacological therapies and surgical options like microvascular decompression and Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

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Challenges in Diagnosing Trigeminal Neuralgia within Dental Practices: A Retrospective Analysis

  • by Saif Anmar Badran, Aous Mohammad Qasim, Faaiz Alhamandi, Ali Akram Shahadha, Ali Sabah Alsamok, Rania H. Al-Taie, Ahmed Adnan Al-Juboori

  • February 9, 2026

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