Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy: Diagnosis and Management
17th June 2025, 19:00 to 20:00 BST
Overview
Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy (PTTN) is a chronic pain condition resulting from injury to the trigeminal nerve, often due to dental procedures, facial trauma, or surgery. It presents as persistent numbness, tingling, or pain in the affected region, significantly impacting quality of life. Diagnosis involves clinical evaluation, imaging, and sensory testing to differentiate it from other neuropathies. Management includes medications such as anticonvulsants and antidepressants, nerve blocks, and, in severe cases, surgical interventions. This presentation explores the pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and evidence-based treatment strategies for PTTN to optimize patient outcomes.
Aims
This webinar aims to provide an understanding of Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy (PTTN), including its causes, symptoms, and diagnosis. It will explore various treatment options, from medications to advanced therapies, and discuss strategies for improving patient outcomes through early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology and causes of Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy (PTTN).
- Identify key clinical features and differentiate PTTN from other neuropathic conditions.
- Describe diagnostic tools, including imaging and sensory testing methods.
- Evaluate treatment options, including pharmacological, interventional, and emerging therapies.
- Develop effective management strategies to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
GDC Development Outcomes
GDC Development Outcomes A, B, C & D.
Panellists
Our panellists include:
Sarah Jadun
BDS, MFDS RCS Ed, PGCert Med Ed, Mres DPH, Moral Surg. Specialist Oral Surgeon, Senior Specialty Dentist in Oral Surgery, Kings College Hospital.
Sarah qualified as a dentist from the University of Manchester in 2015. Following this she completed her Dental Foundation training, and 3 years of Dental Core Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/ Oral Surgery in the North West. During this time she successfully undertook a PG Cert in Medical Education, with regular formal and informal teaching roles of both undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
She also completed a Masters in Research in Dental Public Health, with a particular focus in Oral Surgery. Sarah successfully completed her Oral Surgery Specialty Training in 2022, with her training based across Guys and St Thomas Hospital and Kings College Hospital.
During her training, Sarah was the Oral Surgery STC representative for the London Deanery, and BAOS regional representative alongside a colleague. Currently she is a Council Member for the British Association for Oral Surgeons, and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Special Advisory Board for Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine. Sarah currently works as a Senior Speciality Dentist in Oral Surgery, with a special interest in Facial Pain and Paediatric Oral Surgery.
CPD
1 Hour
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Recording
A recording of the webinar will be made available on this page in the days following the live broadcast.
