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SUBMITTER: Penlington C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9370076 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Penlington Chris C Bowes Charlotte C Taylor Greig G Otemade Adetunji Adebowale AA Waterhouse Paula P Durham Justin J Ohrbach Richard R
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20220811
<h4>Background</h4>Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the jaw. They are frequently associated with pain that can be difficult to manage and may become persistent (chronic). Psychological therapies aim to support people with TMDs to manage their pain, leading to reduced pain, disability and distress.<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the effects of psychological therapies in people (aged 12 years and over) with painful TMD lasting 3 months or longer.<h ...[more]