In brief: Abnormal wrist bone. The lunate is one of eight bones in the wrist. It is shaped like a half-moon and therefore called the lunate. Breakdown of this bone is known as kienbock's disease. The exact cause of this condition is not known. It may be related to various anatomical features unique to you. It may be genetically related.
Quick Answer. Atypical cells, the presence of which is sometimes called dysplasia, have a number of causes that range from infection and/or inflammation to normal aging. Atypical cells usually revert back into normal cells once the cause is identified and treated.
Despite not knowing what causes atypical odontalgia, researchers have determined that it results from a âshort circuitingâ of the nerves. This causes the nerves to cause painful sensations as if the teeth were still present in the jaw. Sometimes it goes beyond the jaw to affect the face and neck as well.