title: [Functional craniomandibular disorders and ENT-symptoms].
abstract: Complaints in the otolaryngologic region, that cannot be referred to an otolaryngological pathologic process, are often caused by or combined with craniomandibular dysfunctions. As a rule these complaints are not the result of direct mechanical irritation of the articular tissues, but the effect of neuromuscular incoordination and spasms. Consequently the term "Costen's syndrome" is obsolete and should be used no more. In many cases the interaction of otolaryngological symptoms and craniomandibular disorders can only be proved ex iuvantibus. Occlusal equilibration combined with physical and physiotherapeutic treatment are approved methods to normalize neuromuscular function and eliminate muscle tension and pain.
authors.affiliation: Zentrums für Zahn-Mund-Kieferheilkunde, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Lotzmann
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Kobes
mesh_terms: D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004433:Earache / Q000209:etiology; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013651:Taste Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000209:etiology; D014717:Vertigo
vernacular_title: Funktionsstörungen des Kauorgans und Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Symptome.