Abstract
Cannabinoids and Orofacial Pain Management: A Review
Highlights
Orofacial pain is defined as pain that originates below the orbitomeatal line, above the neck, and anterior to the ears, including the oral cavity [1]
Currently, cannabinoids have not been officially endorsed for analgesic effects in orofacial area
It can be useful for neuropathic orofacial pain especially when the standard treatment was unsuccessful
Summary
Orofacial pain is defined as pain that originates below the orbitomeatal line, above the neck, and anterior to the ears, including the oral cavity [1]. Recent research reveals a high prevalence of orofacial pain at approximately 22-26% in the general population, which means that at least one-fifth of the world population is affected by orofacial pain [2, 3]. Women experience a higher prevalence of symptoms than men, but only half of the patients had visited dental or medical professionals for treatment [3]. Can be categorizedas odontogenic and non-odontogenic pain. A vast range of odontogenic pain can originate from pulpal tissue, periodontium, and post-surgical pain. Besides tooth-related pain, non-odontogenic pain can arise from different regions and sources such as musculoskeletal, neuropathic, and neurovascular [5]
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