Biomaterial Database

Management of masticatory myofascial pain. 1995

J R Fricton

Department of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455, USA.

Masticatory myofascial pain is a relatively frequent occurrence in patients seen by the orthodontist. Thus it is important to understand the management of this condition. Treatment is generally directed toward the restoration of a more physiological state in the muscles of mastication and involves medications, appliances, various forms of behavioral modification, as well as the use of muscle exercises and trigger point therapy. This article focuses on the role of the latter modalities in the management of myofascial pain and dysfunction.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007267	Injections	Introduction of substances into the body using a needle and syringe.	Injectables,Injectable,Injection
D008410	Masticatory Muscles	Muscles arising in the zygomatic arch that close the jaw. Their nerve supply is masseteric from the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. (From Stedman, 25th ed)	Masticatory Muscle,Muscle, Masticatory,Muscles, Masticatory
D009209	Myofascial Pain Syndromes	Muscular pain in numerous body regions that can be reproduced by pressure on TRIGGER POINTS, localized hardenings in skeletal muscle tissue. Pain is referred to a location distant from the trigger points. A prime example is the TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME.	Myofascial Trigger Point Pain,Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial,Myofascial Pain Syndrome,Pain Syndrome, Myofascial,Pain Syndromes, Myofascial,Syndrome, Myofascial Pain,Syndromes, Myofascial Pain
D002908	Chronic Disease	Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed). For epidemiological studies chronic disease often includes HEART DISEASES; STROKE; CANCER; and diabetes (DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2).	Chronic Condition,Chronic Illness,Chronically Ill,Chronic Conditions,Chronic Diseases,Chronic Illnesses,Condition, Chronic,Disease, Chronic,Illness, Chronic
D005081	Exercise Therapy	A regimen or plan of physical activities designed and prescribed for specific therapeutic goals. Its purpose is to restore normal musculoskeletal function or to reduce pain caused by diseases or injuries.	Rehabilitation Exercise,Remedial Exercise,Therapy, Exercise,Exercise Therapies,Exercise, Rehabilitation,Exercise, Remedial,Exercises, Rehabilitation,Exercises, Remedial,Rehabilitation Exercises,Remedial Exercises,Therapies, Exercise
D005157	Facial Pain	Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain. Associated conditions include local inflammatory and neoplastic disorders and neuralgic syndromes involving the trigeminal, facial, and glossopharyngeal nerves. Conditions which feature recurrent or persistent facial pain as the primary manifestation of disease are referred to as FACIAL PAIN SYNDROMES.	Craniofacial Pain,Myofacial Pain,Orofacial Pain,Pain, Facial,Face Pain,Neuralgic Facial Pain,Facial Pain, Neuralgic,Pain, Craniofacial,Pain, Face,Pain, Myofacial,Pain, Neuralgic Facial,Pain, Orofacial
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001521	Behavior Therapy	The application of modern theories of learning and conditioning in the treatment of behavior disorders.	Behavior Change Techniques,Behavior Modification,Behavior Treatment,Conditioning Therapy,Therapy, Behavior,Therapy, Conditioning,Behavior Change Technique,Behavior Modifications,Behavior Therapies,Conditioning Therapies,Modification, Behavior,Technique, Behavior Change,Treatment, Behavior
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
D017090	Occlusal Splints	Rigid or flexible appliances that overlay the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. They are used to treat OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, clenching, BRUXISM, and their sequelae, and to provide temporary relief from muscle or temporomandibular joint pain.	Dental Night Guard,Mandibular Advancement Devices,Mandibular Advancement Splints,Splints, Occlusal,Advancement Device, Mandibular,Advancement Devices, Mandibular,Advancement Splint, Mandibular,Advancement Splints, Mandibular,Dental Night Guards,Device, Mandibular Advancement,Devices, Mandibular Advancement,Guard, Dental Night,Guards, Dental Night,Mandibular Advancement Device,Mandibular Advancement Splint,Night Guard, Dental,Night Guards, Dental,Occlusal Splint,Splint, Mandibular Advancement,Splint, Occlusal,Splints, Mandibular Advancement