title: A survey of treatments for myofascial pain dysfunction.
abstract: A survey of all active U.S. members of the American Equilibration Society was undertaken in order to identify the most commonly used treatments for myofascial pain dysfunction. A questionnaire was constructed such that myofascial pain dysfunction was defined, all treatments (including referral) were listed, and a percentage-of-use estimate for each treatment was requested. Results from 302 error-free questionnaires showed that the most common treatments were: interocclusal splints with anterior/canine guidance, occlusal equilibration, flat plane interocclusal splints, diet counseling, anti-inflammatory medication, non-narcotic analgesics, and muscle relaxants. A call is issued for systematic and careful research on the outcomes of these treatments.
authors.affiliation: University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Glass
authors.forename: F D
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: McGlynn
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Glaros
mesh_terms: D003766:Dental Occlusion; D006801:Humans; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D013165:Splints; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*