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Glucose intolerance associated with temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|April 1, 1977
Summary
Reactive hypoglycemia, a treatable disorder, may contribute to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome. Combining occlusal therapy and dietotherapy effectively treated patients with both conditions.
Area of Science:
- Dental Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Background:
- Identifying and eliminating etiologic factors is crucial for disease resolution.
- Reactive hypoglycemia is a common and treatable endocrine disorder.
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a complex condition with multifactorial causes.