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Chapter-23 Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Author
1. Malik Neelima Anil
ISBN
9789350259382
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11697_23
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
20
Author Affiliations
1. Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

This chapter outlines historical background of TMJ joint disorders, pathophysiology of TMJ disorders, and clinical characteristics of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. The authors have described in detail, history taking and clinical examination of the patient. The chapter describes the objectives of treatment of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome, taking into consideration the various treatment modalities. The chapter describes technique for auriculotemporal nerve block, describes physiotherapeutic modalities, stress management, occlusal splints, TM Joint arthrocentesis, and TM Joint arthroscopy. Lastly, the chapter also describes the surgical management of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.

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