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Neurometabolite Levels and Relevance to Central Sensitization in Chronic Orofacial Pain Patients: A Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study.
Abstract
Refractory chronic pain in the orofacial region involves central sensitization (CS). However, not all chronic pain patients exhibit CS. An objective assessment of CS may be useful for pain management. Changes in the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neural activity or excessive activity of nerves and glial cells may cause CS and contribute to pain chronification.