title: Myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome.
abstract: Of the 127 patients treated for MPDS over a 30 month period, only six patients did not make at least a 90% recovery within 3 to 4 months. In most instances a spectacular degree of success was achieved within 2 to 3 weeks. Ten percent of the patients who were treated had had symptoms of the MPDS for a period longer than 5 years. These patients are usually more difficult to treat, and should receive extra attention. In patients with a long-standing history of MPDS it is advisable to apply all seven phases of treatment.
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000502:physiology; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D010808:Physical Examination; D011613:Psychotherapy; D013165:Splints; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins