[Myoarthropathies of the masticatory system. Diagnosis]. 1989

M M Koller, and S Palla

Guidelines are presented for the diagnosis of myoarthropathy of the masticatory system. Attention should especially be paid to the history of the patient and the importance of a careful clinical inspection.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013284 Stomatognathic System The mouth, teeth, jaws, pharynx, and related structures as they relate to mastication, deglutition, and speech. Masticatory System,Masticatory Systems,Stomatognathic Systems,System, Masticatory,System, Stomatognathic,Systems, Masticatory,Systems, Stomatognathic
D013706 Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome A symptom complex consisting of pain, muscle tenderness, clicking in the joint, and limitation or alteration of mandibular movement. The symptoms are subjective and manifested primarily in the masticatory muscles rather than the temporomandibular joint itself. Etiologic factors are uncertain but include occlusal dysharmony and psychophysiologic factors. Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint,TMJ Syndrome,Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome,Costen's Syndrome,Costen Syndrome,Costens Syndrome,Joint Syndrome, Temporomandibular,Syndrome, Costen's,Syndrome, TMJ,Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint

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