Orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders: the impact on oral health and quality of life
Braz. oral res
;
26(spe1): 120-123, 2012. ilus
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Many conditions may cause painful symptoms in orofacial structures. Among the chronic conditions that affect this area, temporomandibular disorders are the most common. Temporomandibular Disorder is a collective term that includes a number of clinical complaints involving the masticatory muscles, the Temporomandibular Joint and associated structures. In some cases, these complaints can be associated with depression, catastrophizing behavior and impact on quality of life. The present study aims to explain the relationship between Temporomandibular Disorders and pain chronification and their relation to a variety of psychosocial and behavioral comorbid conditions. The mechanisms of pain conduction and suggestions for management are also addressed.
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Facial Pain
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Oral Health
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. oral res
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Univ de São Paulo - USP/BR
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