title: The bite in the temporomandibular joint pain dysfunction syndrome.
abstract: After reviewing the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint, the soft tissue classification of this syndrome is divided into three groups: macrotrauma, microtrauma, and stress situation. In each group, the etiology, physical findings, pathophysiology, and treatment are discussed. Bite assessment is reviewed so that the otolaryngologists will have a fuller understanding of the role that occlusal status plays in this syndrome. Before contemplating surgery, this status should be assessed by a competent dental colleague.
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications; D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D010808:Physical Examination; D013035:Spasm / Q000150:complications; D013165:Splints; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000150:complications; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy