Relation between Tenderness of Temperomandibular Complex and Tension Headache- A Questionnaire Based Study.
Journal Title: International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a collective term that encompasses a number of clinical problems that involve the masticatory muscles, the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), and associated structures. The most common symptom of TMD is pain, usually located from the temporomandibular region to the retromandibular area through the masticatory muscles, and usually confused with chronic headaches reflected to these areas. Aim: To determine the relationship between Temperomandibular complex and Tension Type Headache (TTH). Materials and Method: Age and gender-stratified random sample of 200 students of 20 -25 years received the questionnaire. Questions were related to tension headache - signs and symptoms (pain duration, intensity, sleep cycle etc.) and pain in the temporomandibular complex (number of painful masticatory sites on palpation, mandibular range of motion). After screening the questionnaire, subjects who reported with the episodes of headache were clinically examined for occlusal analysis. Results: Among the muscles palpated in TTH patients, tenderness experienced was in an increasing order from temporalis, trapezius and followed by lateral pterygoid. Conclusion: The practice of modern dentistry is grounded upon evidence based diagnostic and treatment modalities. The scientific evidence provided shows that temporomandibular disorders must be included in the differential diagnosis of persistent headaches. If this diagnosis is made early, prolonged patient suffering may be reduced.
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Dr. Sayali Kalantri
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