Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3163499 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America | 2008 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
This article focuses on chronic myogenous pains affecting the masticatory muscles, including focal myalgia, regional myalgia, myofascial pain, and fibromyalgia. The probable mechanisms are discussed and treatment options, including self-directed treatment, physical medicine modalities, and several types of pharmacologic agents, are presented.
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Authors
Glenn T. Clark,