THE ROLE OF NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME
Vol. 5 No. 10 (2025): Eurasian Journal of Medical and Natural Sciences 35-41
Abstract
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is a multifactorial condition accompanied by pain, restricted mandibular movements, and impaired masticatory function. Neuromuscular disorders, including myofascial pain syndrome, muscle spasm, and imbalance of masticatory muscle tone, play a key role in its development. These changes are closely associated with disturbances of the central and autonomic nervous systems. The article provides a review of current literature data on the pathogenetic role of neuromuscular disorders in TMJ dysfunction and their importance for diagnosis and treatment
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