title: Evaluation and management of maladaptive behaviors and psychological issues in temporomandibular disorder patients.
abstract: This article presents an overview of some of the behavioral and psychosocial issues involved in the care of TMJ and orofacial pain patients. The importance of a thorough pretreatment assessment is emphasized. Treatment options for oral habits, stress management, and other psychosocial challenges are briefly discussed.
authors.affiliation: Temporomandibular Joint and Orofacial Pain Division, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, USA.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Hathaway
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002012:Bruxism / Q000628:therapy; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006184:Habits; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010552:Personality Assessment; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy