PubMed · 17087864
Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction.
Abstract
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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Kathleen Herb, Sung Cho, Marlind Alan Stiles. 2006. Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction.. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-006-0070-7
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