Journal of Pearldent
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 2

Myofascial pain Dysfunction syndrome - a case report & review

  • Author:
  • M K Sunil, Raghav Kumar, E.N. Guru, Harneet Singh

Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Maxillofacial Radiology, D.J College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar (U.P).

Abstract

MPDS is a very common disorder which a practicing dental surgeon comes across very frequnetly. Often it poses a difficulty related to the diagnosis, as well as the treatment modalities. Proper understanding of the pathogenesis and the rationale behind the various therapeutic modalities is a prerequisite for making an informed decision regardless of the successful management of the condition.

Keywords

MyoFascial, Pain, Dysfunction, Temporomandibular Joint