Major psychological disorders in acute and chronic TMD: an initial examination

Article Abstract:

The rates of psychological disorders in patients with acute and chronic temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) are higher than those in the general population. Persistent pain in the jaw seems to interfere with psychological well-being, especially in chronic TMD. A study of 101 patients with TMD found they had a more frequent diagnosis of anxiety, affective disorders, and paranoid personality compared to general population rates. Dentists should be aware of the additional treatment and referral implications of TMD patients by seeking consultation with other specialists.

Psychological aspects, Pain, Pain management, Patients

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Biopsychosocial differences between high-risk and low-risk patients with acute TMD-related pain

Article Abstract:

A study of high-risk or low-risk patients with acute to chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) using a variety of functional and biopsychosocial measures is presented. The results show that high-risk patients had more psychopathology, used poorer coping styles and had greater self-reported pain than the low-risk patients.

Usage, Psychobiology

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The role of parafunctions, emotions and stress in predicting facial pain

Article Abstract:

A study on examining the degree to which parafunctions and emotional states predicted jaw pain in subjects with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is presented.

United States, Stress (Psychology)

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