Craniofacial Neural Disorders: A Guide for Diagnosis and Management

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide a succinct diagnosis and management regimen for neural disorders of the craniofacial region. This guide is an attempt to organize available data in a format for use by the craniofacial pain practitioner. The management regimens are brief because the management of many of these disorders may be outside the scope of dentistry. Also, the purpose of this guide is to be user-friendly and complete. Terminology is based on a literature review so individual disorders may be researched more completely.

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Steven R. Kilpatrick

Dr. Steven R. Kilpatrick received his D.D.S. degree in 1974 from the University of Missouri at Kansas City where he was an assistant clinical professor in oral medicine until 1975. He has been in private practice since 1975 and currently practices in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, the American Board of Orofacial Pain, and the American Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Kilpatrick is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is president of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and President-elect of the Arkansas State Dental Association.