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- Title
Lyme Disease: Considerations for Dentistry.
- Authors
Heir, Gary M.; Fein, LesleyA.
- Abstract
Although Lyme disease has spread rapidly and it is difficult to diagnose, a review of the dental literature does not reveal many references to this illness. Dental practitioners must be aware of the systemic effects of this often multiorgan disorder. Its clinical manifestations may include facial and dental pain, facial nerve palsy, headache, temporomandibular joint pain, and masticatory muscle pain. The effects precipitated when performing dental procedures on a patient with Lyme disease must also be considered. This study discusses the epidemiology and diagnosis of Lyme disease, its prevention, and factors to consider when making a differential diagnosis. Dental care of the patient with Lyme disease and currently available treatments are also considered. Three case reports are presented.
- Subjects
LYME disease; PREVENTIVE medicine; OROFACIAL pain; TEMPOROMANDIBULAR disorders; RELAPSING fever; MULTIPLE organ failure; FACIAL pain; TOOTHACHE; EPIDEMIOLOGY
- Publication
Journal of Orofacial Pain, 1996, Vol 10, Issue 1, p74
- ISSN
1064-6655
- Publication type
Article