title: Vertical dysplasias and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.
abstract: The word myofascial describes the muscles (myo, Greek) and connecting tissue (fascia, Latin) of the face. This article discusses a group of symptoms that involves pain in the muscles around the face.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Chaconas
authors.forename: F D
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: Fragiskos
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications*; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D013165:Splints; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014716:Vertical Dimension