title: Myofascial pain dysfunction: treatments used by ADA members.
abstract: A survey of 10,000 members of the American Dental Association was conducted in order to identify the most commonly used treatments for myofascial pain dysfunction (MPD). A questionnaire was used in which MPD was defined, all treatments (including referral) were listed, and a percentage-of-use estimate for each treatment was requested. Results from 2,544 questionnaires showed that the most commonly used treatments are: flat plane splints with anterior/canine guidance or posterior group function, occlusal equilibration, thermal packs, relaxation/stress management training, diet counseling, and medications with anti-inflammatory (nonopioid) analgesic and muscle relaxant properties. The results also showed considerable variation in the ways common treatments are performed. A call is issued for systematic and careful research on the outcomes of these and other treatments and their major variations.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City 64108.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Glass
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Glaros
authors.forename: F D
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: McGlynn
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000571:American Dental Association; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D017271:Craniomandibular Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D003815:Dentists / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004035:Diet Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009209:Myofascial Pain Syndromes / Q000628:therapy*; D017090:Occlusal Splints / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents