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Differential Diagnosis of Orofacial and Jaw Pain: A Clinical Review for Physicians.

Rambam Maimonides medical journal · Abboud WA, Tunis TS, Peleg O, Shamir D, Fahoum RE, Reiter S, Joachim MV · 2026-09-16

This review outlines a systematic approach for physicians to differentiate non-odontogenic causes of orofacial and jaw pain, categorising conditions into ten types including temporomandibular joint disorders, neuropathic pain, and systemic diseases, with emphasis on clinical assessment and red flag recognition.

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