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Review
. 2006 Dec;10(6):408-14.
doi: 10.1007/s11916-006-0070-7.

Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction

Kathleen Herb  1 , Sung Cho, Marlind Alan Stiles
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Review

Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction

Kathleen Herb et al. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2006 Dec.

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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