Manifestations of Trigeminal Neuralgia Secondary to Multiple Sclerosis in Dentoalveolar Region: Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

Eliahu Zaghi BA, Student, Columbia University College of Dental MedicineFollow
King Chong Chan DMD, MS, FRCD(C), Associate Professor of Dental Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology; Director, Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Keywords

multiple sclerosis, trigeminal neuralgia, gabapentin

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic central nervous system disease of inflammation and demyelination. Presentation can vary tremendously but, typically, involves neurologic deficits, including weakness, pain, numbness and motor dysfunction. MS can also affect the dentoalveolar region. We describe a patient with MS who clinically presented with “electric” and “shooting, pulling” pain in the left maxillary region. The pain subsided following a course of gabapentin, leading to the diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia secondary to MS. This report aims to review various common dentoalveolar manifestations of MS.

Recommended Citation

Zaghi, Eliahu BA and Chan, King Chong DMD, MS, FRCD(C) (2025) "Manifestations of Trigeminal Neuralgia Secondary to Multiple Sclerosis in Dentoalveolar Region: Case Report and Literature Review," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 91: No. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol91/iss2/5