Sudden electric-shock facial pain suggests trigeminal neuralgia, not a dental problem. First-line treatment is medication, not dental procedures.
Electric Shock Facial Pain: Trigeminal Neuralgia Read More »
Pain triggered by light touch is a hallmark of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Diagnosis is clinical, based on pain character and trigger pattern.
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Touch-Triggered Pain Read More »
When medication fails for trigeminal neuralgia, retrosigmoid craniotomy may be considered. Surgical guides improve precision in neurosurgical practice.
Retrosigmoid Craniotomy Guide for Trigeminal Neuralgia Read More »
If you’re weighing microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and you also have a history of depression, a new study did not detect a significant association between that history and postoperative pain outcomes. This is a single, retrospective study with a relatively small depression subgroup, and its findings should be interpreted accordingly. 289MVD procedures
Depression and Surgery Outcomes for Trigeminal Neuralgia (MVD) Read More »
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Dental Sleep Medicine · TMJ Disorders · Orofacial Pain
Dr. Masudian, DDS, MPH
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
USC CODA-Accredited Orofacial Pain Residency
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Oral appliance therapy (Sleep Apnea)CPAP intolerance & alternativesMandibular advancement devicesTMJ disorders (TMD)Custom occlusal splintsOrofacial & nerve painFor referring physicians & dentistsAbout Dr. MasudianWest Hills Office
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