title: Etiologic theory and prevention of temporomandibular joint disorders: reaction paper.
abstract: The treatment of patients with temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction remains a controversial issue. Strong evidence exists that the occlusion of the teeth may not be a significant contributor to the overall etiology of the disorder. This now presents clinicians and researchers with a problem. What factors are responsible for the pain and dysfunction? Today, no solid evidence exists to substantiate the etiology of this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Eastman Dental Center.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Tallents
mesh_terms: D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008961:Models, Structural; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*