Compendium of continuing education in dentistry
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Compend Contin Educ Dent · Jul 1998
ReviewCraniofacial pain of myofascial origin: temporomandibular pain & tension-type headache.
Craniofacial pain of myofascial origin is a common chronic disorder. When the pain is unilateral and located periauricularly, masticatory myalgia is likely. ⋯ The possible interrelationship with generalized myofascial disorders are discussed. Practical approaches to history-taking, diagnosis, and treatment are suggested.