Primarily based on history and physical exam findings
Exclude other causes of unilateral facial or head pain.
History of pain with jaw movement (particularly repetitive chewing), headac...
Typically treated as outpatients with pain medication, muscle relaxants, and warm compresses
In general, symptoms from acute injury resolve within 7 to 10 days, although a significant percent...
A soft diet may be effective in reducing pain severity during episodes.
Chewing gum also may make symptoms worse.
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Tanaka E, Detamore MS, Mercuri...
Consideration of possible underlying psychosocial factors may significantly aid in the treatment of TMD.
The practitioner should take care at the time of presentation to evaluate for mo...
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