Autonomic Stress Dysregulation in Temporomandibular Disorders with Multisystem Manifestation – A Pilot Feasibility Study

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a major group of facial pain conditions that affects 12 million U.S. adults. Multisystem manifestations with co-existence of body pain disorders, psychological issues, and poor sleep quality are common in chronic TMD. Altered autonomic functions have been observed in individuals with multisystem manifestation prior to developing TMD. Because the autonomic abnormalities often precede organ system dysfunction, it is important to systemically evaluate autonomic functions in those with multisystem manifestations.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research