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2. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   B. X-ray, MRI or bone scintigraphy demonstrate TMJ disorder; C. Evidence that pain can be attributed to the TMJ disorder, based on at least one of the following: pain is precipitated by jaw movements or chewing of hard or tough food; reduced range of or irregular jaw opening; noise from one or both TMJs during jaw movements

3. Relaxation technique - Wikipedia

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   It involves the effective and repetitive relaxation of 14 different muscle groups and has been used to treat anxiety, tension headaches, migraines, TMJ, neck pain, insomnia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, backaches, high blood pressure, etc. [17] PMR is a two-step practice that involves creating tension in specific muscle groups and then releasing ...

4. Temporomandibular joint - Wikipedia

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   Temporomandibular joint pain is generally due to one of four reasons. Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome, primarily involving the muscles of mastication. This is the most common cause. Internal derangements, an abnormal relationship of the disc to any of the other components of the joint. Disc displacement is an example of internal derangement.

5. Orofacial pain - Wikipedia

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   Orofacial pain is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face and associated regions. These disorders as they relate to orofacial pain include but are not limited to temporomandibular muscle and joint (TMJ) disorders, jaw movement disorders, neuropathic and ...

6. Progressive muscle relaxation - Wikipedia

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   Pain is one of the most frequent symptoms in patients undergoing surgery or cancer chemotherapy and various treatments are proposed for its relief, including complementary relaxation techniques. [16] [18] Overall, PMR is effective at reducing pain in cancer patients, [1] [18] although the biological process behind this relationship is not known ...

7. Orthognathic surgery - Wikipedia

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   Orthognathic surgery (/ ˌ ɔːr θ ə ɡ ˈ n æ θ ɪ k /), also known as corrective jaw surgery or simply jaw surgery, is surgery designed to correct conditions of the jaw and lower face related to structure, growth, airway issues including sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, malocclusion problems primarily arising from skeletal disharmonies, and other orthodontic dental bite problems that cannot ...

8. Surgery for temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   Prosthetic TMJ placement surgery is used as a last resort to manage severe pain and restricted function due to TMJ disorders. At the onset of symptoms, primary prevention such as a soft diet, cessation of gum chewing, physiotherapy and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are put into place.

9. Tonic tensor tympani syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Methods of relaxation are frequently included in comprehensive treatment plans with TTTS, and can aid in changing the way the brain reacts to the pain of a TTTS episode. Sound therapy can help with symptom desensitization, which can help reduce the ear pain and discomfort associated with TTTS, and improve anxiety levels [ 8 ] .