Author(s): Conti,Paulo César Rodrigues ; Pinto-Fiamengui,Lívia Maria Sales ; Cunha,Carolina Ortigosa ; Conti,Ana Cláudia de Castro Ferreira
Date: 2012
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; Facial Pain; Chronic Pain; Quality of Life
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.
