Abstract:Background and Objective: Musculoskeletal disorders comprise the largest subset of chronic pain conditions, contributing to great disability, lost productivity and increased utilization of healthcare services.Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are one of the most common chronic musculoskeletal disorders in the orofacial region. The term is inclusive of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJDs) and disorders of the masticatory musculature (MMDs). The condition may occur in isolation affecting the components of … Show more
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