James R Fricton DDS
Dentist
2550 University Ave W Suite 189s Saint Paul MN, 55114About
Dr. James Fricton is a Dentist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Fricton specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Education and Training
University of Iowa B.S. 1973
University of Iowa D.D.S. 1978
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Atypical orofacial pain disorders: a study of diagnostic subtypes.
- Masticatory myofascial pain: an explanatory model integrating clinical, epidemiological and basic science research.
- [Diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain].
- Development of orofacial pain programs in dental schools.
- Long-term study of temporomandibular joint surgery with alloplastic implants compared with nonimplant surgery and nonsurgical rehabilitation for painful temporomandibular joint disc displacement.
- The role of the dental school in teaching TMD and orofacial pain.
- The relationship between level of mandibular pain and dysfunction and stage of temporomandibular joint internal derangement.
- The relationship of occlusion, parafunctional habits and recent life events to
- Burning mouth syndrome. Critical review and proposed clinical management.
- The relationship of temporomandibular disorders and fibromyalgia: implications for diagnosis and treatment.
- Randomized effectiveness study of four therapeutic strategies for TMJ closed lock.
- Physical therapy for temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain.
- Normal movements of mandible at the mandibular incisor.
- The effects of an insurance coverage mandate and care parameters for TMJ in Minnesota.
- Minnesota mandates medical coverage for TMD.
Treatments
- Facial Nerve Pain
- Neck Pain
- Jaw and Facial Pain
- Facial Movement Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Tmj Disorders
- Masticatory Musculoskeletal Pain
- Cervical Musculoskeletal Pain
- Neurovascular Pain
- Neuropathic Pain
- Sleep Disorders Related To Orofacial Pain
- Orofacial Dystonias
- Headache Management
- Intraoral lesions and sores
- Systemic Disorders That Cause Orofacial Pain
- Oral Appliance Therapy
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Jaw Joint Noises
- Jaw locking
- Teeth Clenching and Grinding
- Snoring
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Orofacial Pain
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member International Myopain Society
- Professional Member American Pain Society
- Professional Member International Association for the Study of Pain
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