Background Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting beyond normal tissue healing time,
generally taken to be 12 weeks. It contributes to disability, anxiety, depression, sleep …

Background Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is an umbrella term for pain and
dysfunction involving the masticatory muscles and the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) …

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a heterogeneous group of musculoskeletal and
neuromuscular conditions involving the temporomandibular joint complex, and surrounding …

There is increasing recognition that many if not most common chronic pain conditions are
heterogeneous with a high degree of overlap or coprevalence of other common pain …

Thanks to advances in neuroscience, biopsychosocial models for diagnostics and treatment
(including physical, psychological, and pharmacological therapies) currently have more …

Over the past three decades, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has become a first-line
psychosocial treatment for individuals with chronic pain. Evidence for efficacy in improving …

Background Psychological discomfort, physical disability and functional limitations of the
orofacial system have a major impact on everyday life of patients with temporomandibular …

After odontogenic pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are one of the most common
causes of pain in the mouth and face and also have the potential to produce persisting …

The diagnosis and management of facial pain below the eye can be very different
dependant on whether the patient visits a dentist or medical practitioner. A structure for …

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) impact a significant proportion of the population. Given
the range of management strategies, contemporary care should be evidence-informed for …