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What is another term for phantom toothache?

Atypical facial pain
Atypical odontalgia
Neuropathic pain
Trigeminal neuralgia

The correct answer is: Atypical odontalgia

Atypical odontalgia is the medical term for phantom toothache, which refers to a type of chronic pain in the mouth or facial region that has no identifiable cause. While the other options may all be types of pain, they do not specifically pertain to phantom toothache. Atypical facial pain is a type of chronic facial pain, neuropathic pain is caused by nerve damage, and trigeminal neuralgia is a specific type of facial pain characterized by sudden, severe episodes. Therefore, these options are not the correct alternative term for phantom toothache.