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Psychological considerations for chronic orofacial pain.

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Abstract
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This article presents an overview of psychologic and behavioral issues related to chronic orofacial pains. Clinicians are first introduced to the role that biobehavioral issues play in the onset and maintenance of orofacial pains. Specific foundational principles for the development of successful biobehavioral interventions are then presented and examples of successful biobehavioral treatment programs for orofacial pains are described. Positive outcomes in chronic orofacial pain management often require a multidimensional approach to treatment because of the complexity of dysfunctions. The principles and procedures outlined in this article can guide the development of effective biobehavioral management approaches for orofacial pain conditions.

Year of Publication
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2008
Journal
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America
Volume
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20
Issue
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2
Number of Pages
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185-95, vi
ISSN Number
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1042-3699
URL
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https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1042-3699(07)00128-8
DOI
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10.1016/j.coms.2007.12.002
Short Title
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Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am
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