Who suffers from temporomandibular joint disorders, the factors that cause this problem, and how we treat it
Session
Dental Science
Description
The temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) comprise a constellation of symptoms affecting the joints and muscles involved in jaw movement. Patients complain of orofacial pain, limited jaw opening, and clicking or popping sounds. Although pain is generally the defining characteristic of TMD, patients often report marked degrees of stress and interference in daily life. Functional and parafunctional habits are considered risk factors adding the psychophysiological theory where stress is a determinant factor in myofascial pain. Sex differences have been shown to cause TMD in which women take the leading role. The successful management of temporomandibular disorders relies on identifying and controlling the contributing factors. This article reviews recent studies on etiology, sex differences , psychological assessment, and the treatment of TMD
Keywords:
TMJ, disorder, etiology, treatment
Session Chair
Agim Prokshaj
Session Co-Chair
Aida Namani
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-437-96-7
Location
Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
31-10-2020 10:45 AM
End Date
31-10-2020 12:15 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2020.111
Recommended Citation
Kiseri, Burim; Thaqi, Antigona; Devolli, Flaka; Kubati, Jeta Kiseri; and Sokoli, Dugagjin, "Who suffers from temporomandibular joint disorders, the factors that cause this problem, and how we treat it" (2020). UBT International Conference. 163.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2020/all_events/163
Who suffers from temporomandibular joint disorders, the factors that cause this problem, and how we treat it
Lipjan, Kosovo
The temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) comprise a constellation of symptoms affecting the joints and muscles involved in jaw movement. Patients complain of orofacial pain, limited jaw opening, and clicking or popping sounds. Although pain is generally the defining characteristic of TMD, patients often report marked degrees of stress and interference in daily life. Functional and parafunctional habits are considered risk factors adding the psychophysiological theory where stress is a determinant factor in myofascial pain. Sex differences have been shown to cause TMD in which women take the leading role. The successful management of temporomandibular disorders relies on identifying and controlling the contributing factors. This article reviews recent studies on etiology, sex differences , psychological assessment, and the treatment of TMD