Treatment of temporomandibular joint syndrome with biofeedback training.

• Treatment of temporomandibular joint syndrome by the use of biofeedback training involves two stages. First, the patient is made aware of the level of tension in the masseter muscle and, second, he is taught to reduce the level of tension. In those individuals whose pain most likely is associated with high muscle tension, this treatment method is apparently successful. The successful treatment of a patient with a history of long-term TMJ pain is described.

Subject headings

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Psykologi (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Psychology (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Action Potentials

Adult

Feedback

Female

Humans

Male

Masticatory Muscles

physiopathology

Motivation

Muscle Contraction

Psychotherapy

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome

physiopathology

therapy

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)