Chronic primary temporomandibular disorder pains (Q93084): Difference between revisions

Chronic temporomandibular disorder pain is defined as chronic orofacial pain that occurs for at least 2 hours per day on at least 50% of the days during at least three months. It is characterised by significant emotional distress (anxiety, anger/frustration or depressed mood) or functional disability (interference in daily life activities and reduced participation in social roles) and in particular with orofacial function such as eating, yawning, speaking etc. Chronic temporomandibular disorder pain is multifactorial. Other chronic headache or orofacial pain diagnoses to be considered are listed under chronic secondary headache and orofacial pain.