Referral to Dentist in Clinical ENT Practice
- Journal of Otolaryngology-ENT Research
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Sameer Anil Zope1*, Girish Suragimath1 and Kumar Nilesh2
Department of Period ontology, Krishna University of Medical Sciences University, India - Girish Suragimath, Department of Period ontology, Krishna University of Medical Sciences University, India
- Kumar Nilesh, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Krishna University of Medical Sciences University, India
Abstract
Usually ear related pain that presents in ENT clinic is pretty straightforward to diagnose and treat. But sometimes specialist see patients that are in pain that feels like it’s in their ear, but it’s actually not. The most essential component of a diagnosis is getting a clear history and doing clinical examination. If all regular tests fail to diagnose the problem then other potential causes of ear pain should be considered. Among several problems, referred pain originating from dental and associated structure is one of most common cause resulting in ear pain. Hence interdisciplinary approach with referral to dentist becomes very important in ruling out the possible source of dental pain that gets referred to ear.
Keywords
Otogenic otalgia, Referred otalgia, Dental pain, Temporomandibular joint disorder, Clinical ENT practice, External ear, Impacted teeth, Dental infections, Neuralgia, Sinus infections, TMJ disorders