Zur Psychosomatik des chronischen orofazialen Schmerzsyndroms

Abstract

COS patients are often not sufficiently examined and undergo multiple, sometimes irreversible and invalidating dental or surgical interventions. Given their exclusively somatic attribution style, referral to psychotherapy is frequently unsuccessful. Characteristic cyclic maladaptive interaction patterns may contribute to the chronification process. This study shows the difficulties and chances of an interdisciplinary diagnosis and treatment program.

Oral acupuncture in the therapy of craniomandibular dysfunction syndrome – a randomized controlled trial

“…It is especially in such cases that rapid improvement of the complaints (in particular, relief of pain and improvement of a potential restriction of mouth opening) is required to ensure and maintain adequate patient compliance. Rapid treatment is also critical for avoiding a potential chronification of pain [12,13].…”