Abstract

COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF TOPICAL AND SYSTEMIC ANALGESICS IN MYOSITIS OF TMJ: A CROSSECTIONAL STUDY

Dr. Preeti Nair, MDS, *Dr. Pearl Helena Chand, Dr. Christopher Shinde, MDS, Dr. Darpan Bhargava

ABSTRACT

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a collective term used to describe a number of related disorders affecting the temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and associated structures, all of which have common symptoms such as pain and limited mouth opening.[1] TMDs affect 5–10% of the population. Individuals may have TM joint pain, ear ache, headache, clicking and popping sounds, and alteration in jaw movements. Excluding myofacial pain and alteration in jaw movements, patients with TMD may exhibit enhanced pain sensitivity and psychological dysfunction as a result of impairment in CNS mediated regulatory processes.[2]

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