People's Journal of Scientific Research
Published June 1, 2011 | Version v1
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Treatment of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome in an Edentulous Patient – A Case Report

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  • 1. Department of Prosthodontics, People's Dental Academy
  • 2. Department of Prosthodontics, People's College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal-462037

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Pain is a complex phenomenon, causing discomfort, suffering and psychosocial morbidity. Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome (MPDS) is attributed to pain & inflammation of the muscles, with no definitive pathogenesis causing this syndrome. The purpose of this paper is to describe the multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of a 70 year old female patient who suffered from myofacial pain syndrome for the last 10 years. Combined with Trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), the construction of a complete denture in order to re-establish the proper vertical dimension leading to decrease in muscular activity thereby eliminating the underlying cause of disease and providing a definitive treatment for the patient with MPDS.

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