HIGHLIGHTS
Scientific evidence on the therapeutic use of cannabis in orofacial pain
Integrative way of using phytocannabinoids in orofacial pain
Different ways of activating the endocannabinoid system besides phytocannabinoids
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Faced with the difficulty of treating chronic orofacial pain and seeking an approach that aims at the health and well-being of the patient in a broader way, cannabinoid therapy appears as an adjunct to pharmacological approaches.
CONTENTS:
Cannabinoid therapy generates analgesia through the activation of the endocannabinoid system, as well as the use of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), curcumin, grape seed extract, aromatherapy, acupuncture, laser therapy and the practice of physical exercise. In this way, these therapies allow a reduction in the use of analgesic drugs.
CONCLUSION:
Cannabinoid therapy is part of this integrative approach and the combination of cannabinoids with other forms of activation of the endocannabinoid system contributes to a better therapeutic outcome and a better quality of life for countless patients suffering from chronic orofacial pain.
Keywords:
Cannabidiol; Cannabis; Chronic pain; Endocannabinoids; Facial pain; Integrative dentistry