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Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction

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Pain caused by temporomandibular disorders originates from either muscular or articular conditions, or both. Distinguishing the precise source of the pain is a signi ficant 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 DMD, MD, Sung Cho DMD & Marlind Alan Stiles DMD

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Herb, K., Cho, S. & Stiles, M.A. Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction. Current Science Inc 10, 408–414 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-006-0070-7

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