Evaluation and management of maladaptive behaviors and psychological issues in temporomandibular disorder patients.
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.
Hathaway
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Temporomandibular Joint and Orofacial Pain Division, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, USA.
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