Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction

Pain caused by temporomandibular disorders originates from either muscular or articular conditions, or both. Distinguishing the precise source of the pain is a significant diagnostic challenge to clinicians, and effective management hinges on establishing a correct diagnosis. This paper examines ter...

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Published in:	Current pain and headache reports Vol. 10; no. 6; pp. 408 - 414
Main Authors:	Herb, Kathleen, Cho, Sung, Stiles, Marlind Alan
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Springer Nature B.V 01-12-2006
Subjects:	Humans Pain Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - etiology Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - physiopathology Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - therapy
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Summary:	Pain caused by temporomandibular disorders originates from either muscular or articular conditions, or both. Distinguishing the precise source of the pain is a significant diagnostic challenge to clinicians, and effective management hinges on establishing a correct diagnosis. This paper examines terminology and regional anatomy as it pertains to functional and dysfunctional states of the temporomandibular joint and muscles of mastication. A review of the pathophysiology of the most common disorders is provided. Trends in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and research are presented.
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ISSN:	1531-3433 1534-3081
DOI:	10.1007/s11916-006-0070-7