This series on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Topicals, Nerve Blocks and Trigger Point Injection is guest-edited by Dr. Mythili Kalladka from Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Rochester, NY, USA.
Editorial
Orofacial pain: diagnostic and therapeutic topicals, nerve blocks and trigger point injection
Review Article
Trigger point injections for orofacial muscle pain: a narrative review
Pragmatic management of myogenous temporomandibular disorder—a narrative review
Use of injection techniques in orofacial pain emergencies: a narrative review
Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia in older adults: a narrative review based on literature published between 2005 and 2021
Nerve and ganglion blocks in the management of headache disorders: a narrative review
Nerve blocks and interventional procedures in the management of temporomandibular joint disorders: a scoping review
Needling procedures of trigger point injections in the management of myofascial pain syndrome: a narrative review
Use of compounded topical medications for treatment of orofacial pain: a narrative review
Narrative review of ultrasound-guided interventions as diagnostic and therapeutic tool in orofacial pain
Disclosure:
The series “Orofacial Pain: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Topicals, Nerve Blocks and Trigger Point Injection” was commissioned by the editorial office, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia without any sponsorship or funding. Dr. Mythili Kalladka is serving as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.