Neuropathic pain differs from nociceptive pain in that neuropathic pain is caused by damage to the

a. soft tissue.
b. nerve tissue.
c. bone.
d. gingiva.

b. Neuropathic orofacial pain does not serve any biologic function and is socially and psychologically destructive, often leading to depression. Neuropathic pain differs from nociceptive pain in that neuropathic pain is caused by damage to nerve tissue.