Structural abnormalities of the temporalis tendon in patients diagnosed with chronic orofacial pain conditions

ConclusionsPreliminary data suggest that chronic TMD myalgia may be associated with structural abnormalities of the temporalis tendon. Should the temporalis tendon/muscle volume ratio prove to be a reliable marker, this metric may be used to evaluate different treatment modalities in a noninvasive manner.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research