There are many synonyms for this condition including MPDS, Mandibular Dysfunction Syndrome and the Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome.(8) Signs and symptoms of MPDS vary, but generally, the patient complains of one or more of the following: - Pain in the region of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), tenderness in the region of one or both joints, temporo-mandibular joint sounds like clicking or crepitation, restricted jaw opening, disturbed chewing pattern and locking of jaw.(9) Muscle pain is one of the commonest chief complaints of the patient and while it primarily involves jaw muscles, some times cervical muscles are affected as well. Headache caused by the muscular tension of the jaw muscles is another presenting feature.(10) The precise cause of MPDS is not fully understood. Postural, emotional and behavioral factors may contribute to
There are many synonyms for this condition including MPDS, Mandibular Dysfunction Syndrome and the Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome.(8) Signs and symptoms of MPDS vary, but generally, the patient complains of one or more of the following: - Pain in the region of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), tenderness in the region of one or both joints, temporo-mandibular joint sounds like clicking or crepitation, restricted jaw opening, disturbed chewing pattern and locking of jaw.(9) Muscle pain is one of the commonest chief complaints of the patient and while it primarily involves jaw muscles, some times cervical muscles are affected as well. Headache caused by the muscular tension of the jaw muscles is another presenting feature.(10) The precise cause of MPDS is not fully understood. Postural, emotional and behavioral factors may contribute to