Research Article: Age and Gender, but Not Pain are Associated with Pressure Pain Thresholds in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction:
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a family of complicated disorders in the musculoskeletal system involving the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), the masticatory muscles, and their associated tissues. TMD is the second most common musculoskeletal disorder that causes pain and disability. , Generally, the prevalence of TMD is considered to be % to % in adults, , while in children it ranges from % to % in different countries. According to Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD), TMD can be…
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