Evidence-Based Occlusal Management for Temporomandibular Disorders

Author(s): Kengo Torii

DOI: 10.2174/9781608057832115010011

Various Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders

Pp: 172-185 (14)

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Evidence-Based Occlusal Management for Temporomandibular Disorders

Various Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders

Author(s): Kengo Torii

Pp: 172-185 (14)

DOI: 10.2174/9781608057832115010011

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Tension type headache is considered to manifest occur due to hypertension of masticatory muscles induced by occlusal discrepancy. Aural symptoms are also considered to occur due to hypertension of masticatory muscles or fatigue related to them. Burning mouth syndrome and glossodynia are considered to be caused by chorda tympani squeezed between malleus and incus.


Keywords: Tension type headache, burning mouth syndrome, glossodynia, facial pain, recurrent headache, clenching, TMJ pain dysfunction, muscle pain, stomatognathic treatment, migraine, muscle contraction headache, occlusal discrepancy, tinnitus, tensor tympani muscle, vertigo, otalgia, Ménière’s disease.

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