原发性三叉神经痛,是一种疼痛严重的常见病。据我国六城市居民调查,发病率约为52.2/10万人口,全国共有患者约50万以上,而现有的治疗医生,远不能适应患者需要。在大城市,三叉神经痛患者主要集中于神经科、口腔科、中医科、针灸科。约80％患者因常有牙痛而首先就诊于口腔科,有不少患者因误诊而被拔牙,因此,口腔科医生应提高对此病的认识及治疗水平。 Primary trigeminal neuralgia is a common condition with severe pain. According to the survey conducted by the residents of the six cities in our country, the incidence rate is about 52.2 / 100000, and the total number of patients in the country is about 500000 or more. However, the existing treatment doctors can not meet the needs of patients. In large cities, patients with trigeminal neuralgia mainly in neurology, dentistry, Chinese medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion. About 80% of patients are often referred to dentists because of their toothache. Many patients have been pulled out of their teeth for misdiagnosis. Therefore, dentists should raise awareness and treatment of the disease.