Site | TMJ and associated musculature |
Radiation | Associated muscles, temple, neck |
Character | Dull, aching |
Severity | Mild to moderate |
Duration | Weeks to years |
Periodicity | Continuous, can be intermittent or worse on waking or at the end of the day |
Provoking factors | Jaw movement, eating, stress |
Relieving factors | Jaw rest, tricyclic drugs |
Associated factors | Limited mouth opening, TMJ parafunction, anxiety |