Read the articles Detecting Trigeminal Neuralgia in the Dental Setting and Treating Patients with Bell’s Palsy by following these links:
Post a discussion of at least 500 words by summarizing the articles with a focus on comparing and contrasting Bell’s Palsy and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Your post should contain at least two references. One of the references should be from the article provided, additional references can be from any other article you can find on this topic.
Questions:
What are some possible causes and origins of Trigeminal Neuralgia and Bell’s Palsy?
What cranial nerves are involved in each condition? Compare and contrast the anatomic basis of each condition.
What dental manifestations and conditions are similar in both TN and BP? Which are different?
How can a Dental Hygienist assist in diagnosing TN and BP?
What oral hygiene instructions are similar between TN and BP, which are different?
What is angular cheilitis? How does it present? What are the symptoms and treatments?
