Recognition and management of somatoform disorders

Many clinicians have encountered patients with a somatoform disorder without recognizing the clinical presentation. Somatoform disorders can confound a diagnosis, consume inordinate amounts of treatment time, and may cause treatment failure. Recognition and management of somatoform disorders in pros...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2004-03, Vol.91 (3), p.268-273
Main Authors: Brodine, Alan H., Hartshorn, Mary A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Anxiety Disorders - diagnosis
Dentistry
Denture, Partial, Fixed - psychology
Denture, Partial, Removable - psychology
Depression - diagnosis
Depressive Disorder - diagnosis
Female
Humans
Male
Medical History Taking
Middle Aged
Mouth Diseases - psychology
Pain Measurement
Physical Examination
Somatoform Disorders - diagnosis
Somatoform Disorders - therapy
Tooth Diseases - psychology
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Summary:Many clinicians have encountered patients with a somatoform disorder without recognizing the clinical presentation. Somatoform disorders can confound a diagnosis, consume inordinate amounts of treatment time, and may cause treatment failure. Recognition and management of somatoform disorders in prosthodontic patients is discussed in this clinical report to assist practitioners in avoiding initiation of prosthodontic treatment for patients with physical symptoms that are caused by a psychologic disorder rather than organic disease.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.12.025