Differentiated Psychological Approach as a Component of the Etiopathogenetic Therapeutic Resource in Patientswith Temporomandibular Joint Pain Dysfunction Syndrome Complicated by Masticatory Muscle Hypertension
Introduction. In recent decades, there is growth in the number of patients with diseases of temporomandibular joint. The role of the psychogenic factor as the leading link in the etiopathogenesis of TMJ dysfunction determines the significance of the assessment of the psychological profile of the patient for the implementation of an effective interdisciplinary therapeutic resource. Objective. To develop a diagnostic algorithm to determine the psychological profile of patients with TMJ pain dysfunction syndrome. Materials and methods. The clinical part of the work is based on the results of examination and treatment of 60 volunteer patients aged 35-65 years with functional TMJ disorders. Results. The article describes the results of the analysis of the psychological profile, identifies the characteristic features of psychological states, properties and processes in patients with TMJ pain dysfunction syndrome. Conclusion. The identified correlations of articular and muscular disorders with various components of the psychological profile of patients, make it possible to develop recommendations for practical health care, with the construction of a highly effective interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for patients with TMJ pain dysfunction syndrome.