Abstract
ABSTRACT Neuropathic pain occurs when there is damage to nervous system structures, particularly as a result of direct injury or disease. It can occur in the orofacial territory after dental implants placement. Oral rehabilitation is often performed with dental implant placement for older adults. However, the general health status should be considered, requiring a careful assessment of the patient and the identification of geriatric conditions that could lead to predictable failures. The purpose of this case report is to present the diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic pain after dental implant placement in an older adult with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Highlights
Neuropathic pain occurs when there is damage to nervous system structures, as a result of direct injury or disease [1]
Paresthesia and neuropathic pain may occur after some dental surgeries, such as dental implant placement, in spite of high success rates reported in the scientific literature [2]
Given the high rates of edentulism among older adults in Brazil, oral rehabilitation is often performed with dental implant placement for patients who have access to a private clinic [3]
Summary
Neuropathic pain occurs when there is damage to nervous system structures, as a result of direct injury or disease [1]. Population aging is a reality all over the world, including developing countries in Latin America [4]; older adults who seek dental care, oral rehabilitation, should have their general health status carefully assessed before treatment planning [5]. The purpose of this case report is to present the diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic pain after dental implant placement in an older adult with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
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