Abstract
The central nervous system (CNS) in relation to dentistry is the topic of this chapter. Nerve conduction is described, then the physiology of facial and dental pain and processing of afferent pain nerve impulses in the cerebral cortex. We discuss abnormal sensations of allodynia and paraesthesia. Pain control with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or paracetamol is explained. The function of the cranial nerves and the autonomic nervous system are described. We explain the nerve pathways involved in salivation, lachrymation, and taste sensation. We propose some techniques for treating the nervous patient, e.g. modelling, systematic desensitization, and feedback. Effective local anaesthesia is essential in gaining the cooperation of nervous patients. The major types of local anaesthetics are compared. The techniques for inferior alveolar and superior alveolar nerve blocks are described as are drugs commonly used in dental sedation. There are final sections on drug problems encountered in dental practice and on dementia.
Keywords
MedicineCentral nervous systemNervous systemAnesthesiaNeuroscienceAutonomic nervous systemSensory systemPsychologyInternal medicine
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Hugh Devlin,
Rebecca Craven
(2018).
Central nervous system.
Oxford University Press eBooks
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https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198759782.003.0012
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- 10.1093/med/9780198759782.003.0012