The effect of different pain characteristics on jaw functional limitations in patients with temporomandibular disorders.

Watcharee KliangkaeoSakarin TangpothithamSomsak Mitrirattanakul Chookiat Wachiralarpphaithoon

Published in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2024)

The present study found a significant effect of TMD pain intensity on jaw functional limitations. Patients with severe TMD pain intensity were more likely to experience jaw functional limitations, particularly mastication limitation. Management focusing on reduction of pain intensity may improve jaw functions in patients with TMD.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
high intensity
early onset
spinal cord
postoperative pain