Perspectives on the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors in TMD.
Temporomandibular disorders remain a poorly understood but related collection of clinical syndromes involving pain and function limitations. This article discusses TMD from the perspective of a chronic pain illness, which shares some features found in common chronic pain conditions, such as tension headache and benign back pain. From these perspectives, TMD may be viewed as a self-limiting chronic pain illness not associated with progressive physical deterioration.
Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003863:Depression / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D015995:Prevalence; D012737:Sex Factors; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology*