Open AccessTemporomandibular dysfunction
Author(s) -
Johnathan Lomas,
Taylan Gurgenci,
Christopher Jackson,
Duncan J. Campbell
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
australian journal of general practice
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2208-7958
DOI - 10.31128/afp-10-17-4375
Subject(s) - temporomandibular joint , medicine , etiology , referral , masticatory force , orthodontics , pathology , family medicine
Orofacial pain is a common presentation in the primary healthcare setting and temporomandibular dysfunction represents one of the major causes. Its aetiology is multifactorial, caused by both masticatory muscle dysfunction and derangement within the temporomandibular joint.