Publications by authors named "K Ozasa"
Introduction: We have recently reported the clinical efficacy of mirogabalin for occlusal pain due to post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain (PTTN-occlusal pain) after endodontic treatment according to the International Classification of Orofacial Pain criteria. This study aimed to determine the mirogabalin administration period and timing of dose reduction and suspension for treating this condition based on managing a certain number of cases.
Methods: Patients diagnosed with PTTN-occlusal pain after or during endodontic treatment were included in the study.
Effects of phototherapy in patients with idiopathic facial palsy: Scoping review.
Jpn Dent Sci Rev
December 2024
Phototherapy has emerged as a promising treatment for Bell's palsy, offering potential improvements in facial nerve function and overall well-being. In this study, we selected seven relevant studies involving 306 patients with subacute or acute Bell's palsy from PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus before June 5, 2024. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) efficacy for facial nerve paralysis was assessed in seven studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- This study examined how central sensitization symptoms relate to pain perception in patients with chronic masticatory myofascial pain transitioning from acute to chronic stages.
- Researchers tested 23 patients with myofascial pain and 22 healthy volunteers, measuring pain thresholds and central sensitization using various assessments.
- Results indicated that patients with chronic pain had lower pain thresholds but no correlation between central sensitization scores and pain perception, suggesting that central sensitization might occur before visible symptoms appear.
Article Synopsis
- Trigeminal neuralgia is challenging to manage, often requiring alternative treatments due to issues with first-line medications like carbamazepine.
- In a case series of six patients, mirogabalin, a new α2δ ligand, led to an average pain reduction of 43.1%, though results varied among patients.
- While side effects from mirogabalin were generally mild (notably drowsiness and dizziness), its limited efficacy in some cases suggests that further research is needed to fully assess its potential.
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia due to vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia is a rare form of neuropathic pain, and presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Clinical presentation: A 67-year-old man presented with severe burning pain in the left oral cavity, with no explanatory findings during dental and ear, nose, and throat evaluations. Temporomandibular joint examination revealed tenderness, and panoramic radiographs showed a noncontributory periapical radiolucency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF