Myofascial temporomandibular disorder

César Fernández-de-las-Peñas*, Peter Svensson

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) have been discussed for more than 70 years without reaching consensus on causes, etiological factors, pathophysiology, or rationale management. Indeed, TMD pain remains an enigma and a diagnostic and management challenge for many clinicians. Perhaps the many and often conflicting views on TMD pain by different health care providers are routed in professional traditions, personal beliefs, experience, and clinical training. This review aims to provide an updated and critical discussion on what is known and supported by scientific evidence about myofascial TMD pain and which gaps there still may be in our understanding of this condition. It has not been the intention to make a systematic review on all aspects of TMD but rather to point out some of the more recent (and important) pieces of information that may help us to better appreciate TMD pain as a complex and multifaceted pain disorder manifested in the craniofacial system.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCurrent Rheumatology Reviews
Volume12
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)40-54
ISSN1573-3971
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • Patient-centered management
  • Sensitization
  • Temporomandibular pain
  • Treatment

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