The authors reviewed the etiology and essential treatment of temporomandibular disorders. The principal etiology was thought to the the myospasm of masticatory musculatures by stress (major cause) and dental irritation. Therefore, we attempted to
control the myospasm by stress management, isometric exercise and regular daily physical exercises(walking, Jogging, bycycling, rope skipping, swimming & gymnastic exercise). The result was more favorable(95% success rate) without recurrence in
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patients, who was referred to our department of dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial surgery), Wonju Christian Hospital.
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