Abstract
Various contributing factors for temporomandibular disorders have been enumerated; occlusal factors, trauma, habits (bruxism, lip-, tongue-, and nail-biting) and psychological factors. However, prominent factors have not been found.
Keywords: Occlusion, habits, trauma, contributing factors, grinding, clenching, myofascial pain, muscle tenderness, headache, occlusal interferences, osteoarthrosis, clicking, crepitation, malocclusion, psychological factor.
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Kengo Torii ;Causes and Contributing Factors of Temporomandibular Disorders, Evidence-Based Occlusal Management for Temporomandibular Disorders (2015) 1: 20. https://doi.org/10.2174/9781608057832115010004
DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/9781608057832115010004 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |