Effect on explanation of pathogenesis and stress management as primary care of tmj disorder.
- Author:
Jae Ha YOO
1
;
Sang Hoon KANG
;
Sung Hum BAEK
;
Tae Min YOU
;
Jong Bae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University (Wonju Christian Hospital), Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Dentistry;
Electromyography;
Gangwon-do;
Humans;
Masseter Muscle;
Primary Health Care*;
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders*;
Temporomandibular Joint*
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2002;28(5):358-363
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Authors attempted to evaluate the effect on explanation of pathogenesis and stress management as the initial care of temporomandibular disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The materials were 634 patients with temporomandibular disorder, who had been referred to our Department of Dentistry, Wonju Christian Hospital during recent 5 years. We examined about clinical aspects of temporomandibular disorders, such as, major signs of temporomandibular joint disor-der, life environment and habits, radiological findings of temporomandibular joint and electromyography of masseter muscle. The patients were treated by explanation of TMJ pathogenesis and stress management. After that, the patient were evaluated about the effect in third week. RESULTS: The result was more favorable (96.5% success rate) without intolerable signs of temporomandibular joint disorder. CONCLUSIONS: The explanation of TMJ pathogenesis and stress management were thought as the very effective care in management of patients with temporomandibular disorder.
