Therapeutic management of a case of chronic myofacial pain
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Keywords

Myofacial pain
temporomandibular disorders
diagnosis
management

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ABDELKOUI, A., ELAOUD, J., ABDEDINE, A., & MERZOUK, N. (2022). Therapeutic management of a case of chronic myofacial pain. International Arab Journal of Dentistry (IAJD), 13(2), 116-122. Retrieved from https://journals.usj.edu.lb/iajd/article/view/694

Abstract

Myofacial pain is a common form of temporomandibular disorders. It is manifested by a sensory, motor and autonomous symptoms caused by trigger points. These pains can significantly affect patients’ quality of life, when they persist. Several etiological factors have been implicated in the genesis of the myofacial pain: muscle overload, emotional tension, harmful postural habits, fatigue, and hypovitaminosis... The diagnosis of myofacial pain is based on a pertinent history and clinical examination. Several therapeutic options alone or in combination have proven their effectiveness. This article aims, through a clinical case, to focus on myofacial pain, possible therapeutics, by focusing on the contribution of the occlusal appliance in the management of these pains.
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