Abstract:A surprising number of patients seen by physicians have pain referable to the temporomandibular joint. Costen's syndrome (1 ), a symptom-complex associated with dysfunction of that joint, formerly was believed to be relatively rare and was described only in the dental literature. It is now recognized as being fairly common and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of facial pain or headache. Unfortunately, it is still being overlooked, and many patients go from doctor to doctor without obtaining r… Show more
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