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Incluye contenido, índice y bibliografía.

Defining the problem -- The neural anatomy of orofacial pain -- The neurophysiology of peripheral nociception -- The neurophysiology of nociception in the dorsal horn and brainstem -- The central processing of pain -- The processing of pain at the supraspinal level -- The various clinical presentations of pain -- Category classification of orofacial pains -- Principles of pain diagnosis -- General considerations in managing orofacial pains -- Cutaneous and mucogingival pains -- Dental pains -- Pains of muscle origin -- Temporomandibular joint pains -- Other musculoskeletal pains -- Visceral pains -- Vascular and neurovascular pains -- Neuropathic pains -- Psychologic factors and orofacial pain.