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Disturbances of Pain Perception in Temporomandibular Pain Syndrome

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Pathophysiology of Pain Perception

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Musculoskeletal pain affecting the orofacial region is quite prevalent and has frequently been reported throughout the developed world (Dworkin and Ohrbach 2001). Common TMD symptoms include spontaneous pain in the area of the ear, the temporomandibular joint, or the muscles of mastication, physical limitations or irregularities in jaw movement, and clicking and popping noises in the temporomandibular joint during jaw function. Referred head and neck pain and tooth wear may also occur.

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Rollman, G.B., Gillespie, J.M. (2004). Disturbances of Pain Perception in Temporomandibular Pain Syndrome. In: Lautenbacher, S., Fillingim, R.B. (eds) Pathophysiology of Pain Perception. Plenum Series in Rehabilitation and Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-9068-6_7

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