title: Trismus: aetiology, differential diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Trismus is a problem commonly encountered by the dental practitioner. It has a number of potential causes, and its treatment will depend on the cause. This article discusses the primary causes of this condition and the various treatments available.
authors.affiliation: Riyadh Dental Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Dhanrajani
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Jonaidel
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D003729:Dental Care / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications; D009055:Mouth / Q000503:physiopathology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications; D014313:Trismus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents