ABSTRACT
The orofacial region, which includes the lower half of the face and the oral cavity, commonly causes oncologic patients to seek medical attention for pain. Orofacial pain is unique because its potential in®uence is much wider than pain in other regions of the body. Orofacial pain impairs: (1) orofacial functions such as eating, drinking, speaking, and facial expression; (2) quality of life; and (3) the ability to maintain adequate oral hygiene, which might result in the deterioration of oral health (teeth
4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................95 4.2 Cancer-Related Orofacial Pain .......................................................................96
