Perceived knowledge, treatment approaches and predictors of referral practices in myofascial pain syndrome of the temporomandibular joint
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https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i06.17942Keywords:
Dentist, myofascial pain syndrome, trigger points, temporomandibular joint disorders, surveys and questionnaires, referral and consultationAbstract
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MFPS) of the head and neck is a frequently misdiagnosed cause of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs). In South Africa, literature regarding general dental practitioners’ (GDPs) knowledge/management of TMDs associated with MFPS is limited.
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