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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 91, No 5, 1048-1052.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 91, Issue 5, 1048-1052
Copyright © 1975 by American Dental Association

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Electromygraphic biofeedback and tricyclic antidepressants in myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome: psychological predictors of outcome



AH Gessel

Training in muscle relaxation using electromyographic biofeedback was successful in relieving myofascial pain-dysfunction symptoms in 15 of 23 patients. Half of the remainder were helped by tricyclic antidepressants. Effects of the therapies corresponded to psychological factors assessed before treatment. The implications of these factors are discussed.




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