Classification of orofacial pain
| Musculoligamentous/soft tissue | Dentoalveolar | Neurological/vascular |
|---|---|---|
| SUNCT, short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing. | ||
| Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain | Dentinal | Trigeminal neuralgia |
| Facial arthromyalgia, myofascial pain | Periodontal | Glossopharyngeal neuralgia |
| Atypical facial pain/idiopathic orofacial pain | Pulpal | Nerve compression |
| Salivary gland disease | Cracked tooth syndrome | Cluster headache |
| Optic neuritis | Maxillary sinusitis | Post-herpetic neuralgia |
| Internal derangements TMJ | Cranial arteritis | |
| Burning mouth | Thermal sensitivities | Pre-trigeminal neuralgia |
| Candidiasis | Atypical odontalgia | SUNCT |
| Cancer, sinuses, nasopharynx, brain | Ramsay Hunt | |
| Tolosa Hunt syndrome | ||