Temporomandibular disorder in a child.
Temporomandibular (TM) disorders among children are uncommon. Their many etiologies include interferences with the formative process, malocclusion, and muscle disharmony. Facial pain, earache, headache, difficulty with chewing, and joint noise during mandibular function are symptoms. The two year course of a TM disorder that first became symptomatic in a six month old child is described.
Schneider
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Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry, New Orleans 70119.
Mohamed
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Olinde
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D005146:Facial Asymmetry; D005260:Female; D005386:Fingersucking / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*