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A diverse approach to myalgia in the masticatory muscles
2020 Volume 32 Issue 3 Pages 131-135
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2020 Volume 32 Issue 3 Pages 131-135
The Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) have been widely used since they were established in 2014 as internationally standardized diagnostic criteria for TMD. In Japan, the DC/TMD was modified by the Japanese Society for the Temporomandibular Joint to fit the Japanese medical system and make the diagnostic process of TMD clearer.
Physical therapy, medication, and appliance therapy have all been shown to be effective treatment options for TMD. However, it can be difficult to select the correct treatment plan due to the lack of standardized guidelines for such selection. This paper details treatment options currently recommended for the management of myalgia in the orofacial region, as well as the effectiveness of exercise therapy for pain in the masticatory muscles. Furthermore, an RCT study that investigated the effect of diet, as a possible lifestyle-related risk factor for TMD myalgia, on pain in the masticatory muscles is also introduced.
