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Citation

Barak S. Harefuah 2013; 152(10): 612-4, 622.

Affiliation

The Institute of Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera. barakrs@netvision.net.il

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Israel Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24450037

Abstract

This article aims to discuss the possible relationship between rapid extension-flexion of the neck-whiplash injury and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Clinical experience and studies revealed that whiplash injury may cause TMD. The pathophysiology of TMD is described as well as clinical and imaging diagnostic criteria. The treatment modalities for TMD are: physiotherapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and occlusal splints.


Language: he

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