A localized occlusal interference may occur iatrogenically following placement of a non-conformative restoration, or due to tooth movement secondary to trauma, loss of periodontal support, or loss of...

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a synovial joint atypical in its range of movements and the functions that are required of it. No other joint in the body is equipped with the kind of...

SS are considered by many as the gold standard of appliance therapy for patients with a diagnosis of myofascial pain. In general, they are used alongside other conservative measures such as...

Pain in TMD is predominantly of a muscular or joint origin. The mechanisms are still incompletely understood; however, commonality exists in the nociceptive neural pathways of both origins, even...

Physiotherapy is frequently chosen for the management of TMD due to its reversibility and relative low cost compared to other treatment modalities. The therapeutic goals are to decrease pain, aid...

The temporomandibular joint is an atypical synovial joint that permits a hinging movement and a gliding motion of the surfaces.3 The left and right condyles articulate with the temporal bone but are...

Cutaneous involvement of the orofacial region causes microstomia (small oral orifice), observed in 70–80% of patients, with characteristic peri-oral furrow lines. Deposition of the collagen fibres in...