Management of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome: An Overview

Authors

  • SM Anwar Sadat Associate Professor, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Dental Unit, Barisal
  • Naim Mahmud Chowdhury Lecturer, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Chattagram International Dental College, Chittagong
  • Redwan Bin Abdul Baten Dental Surgeon, Upazilla Health Complex, Nabinagar, Brahmanbaria
  • ABM Farid Uddin Assistant Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics, Dental Unit, Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong
  • Sufia Nasrin Rita Professor and Head, Dept. of Orthodontics, Sapporo Dental College, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v35i3.34346

Abstract

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a complex and multifactorial disorder of oro-facial region. It is one of the most common disorders in maxillofacial region. The usual complain of the patients with this syndrome are pain in the area of the jaw and associated muscles, eating problem, chewing and locking of the jaw. It is more common in female than male. Its etiology is not yet well established. However its successful management depends on identification and controlling of the etiological factors.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2017; 35(3): 133-141

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Published

2017-10-22

How to Cite

Sadat, S. A., Chowdhury, N. M., Baten, R. B. A., Uddin, A. F., & Rita, S. N. (2017). Management of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome: An Overview. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, 35(3), 133–141. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v35i3.34346

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Review Articles

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