Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome (MPDS) Overview

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What is MPDS defined as?

Inflammation of fibrous tissues around ligaments and tendons

A psychological condition unrelated to jaw muscles

A disorder involving masticatory muscles characterized by pain and stiffness (correct)

A joint disorder causing destructive changes

At what age does MPDS commonly occur?

15-35 years (correct)

5-15 years

35-55 years

55-75 years

What is the female to male ratio for MPDS?

2:1

1:1

4:1

3:1 (correct)

What is the most widely accepted treatment strategy for MPDS?

Treating the underlying cause Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a symptom of MPDS?

Joint destruction Signup and view all the answers

What was historically believed to be the cause of MPDS?

Inflammation of ligaments and tendons Signup and view all the answers

What is considered one of the most important characteristic features of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome (MPDS)?

TMJ clicking sounds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT listed as an etiological factor for MPDS?

Dental caries Signup and view all the answers

According to the psychophysiological theory, which factor is mentioned as a cause for myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome?

Emotional factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the most widely accepted treatment strategy for MPDS currently?

Non-surgical and surgical management Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is proposed to be excessively released in the pathophysiology of MPDS?

Acetylcholine (Ach) Signup and view all the answers

What leads to an overall increase in masticatory muscle activity in the unifying concept proposed by Lermank regarding MPDS?

Emotional factors Signup and view all the answers

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What is MPDS defined as?

At what age does MPDS commonly occur?

What is the female to male ratio for MPDS?

What is the most widely accepted treatment strategy for MPDS?

Which of the following is not a symptom of MPDS?

What was historically believed to be the cause of MPDS?

What is considered one of the most important characteristic features of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome (MPDS)?

Which of the following factors is NOT listed as an etiological factor for MPDS?

According to the psychophysiological theory, which factor is mentioned as a cause for myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome?

What is the most widely accepted treatment strategy for MPDS currently?

Which neurotransmitter is proposed to be excessively released in the pathophysiology of MPDS?

What leads to an overall increase in masticatory muscle activity in the unifying concept proposed by Lermank regarding MPDS?

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