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Pain With Movement Linked to Poorer Outcomes in TMD

Systematic review identifies key prognostic factors for TMD pain and function but emphasizes low-certainty evidence and need for more rigorous research.

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  • Olivia Anderson

  • March 25, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Pain triggered by movement or palpation is linked to poorer outcomes in temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

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    Joint pain with sound and muscle pain during movement are strong predictors of persistent or worsening pain in TMD patients.

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    Shorter pain duration and greater pain-free mouth opening are protective factors associated with better outcomes in TMD.

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    Higher baseline pain intensity predicts poorer functional outcomes over time in patients with TMD.

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    The study emphasizes the need for more rigorous research to clarify prognostic pathways in TMD and cautions against overinterpretation of findings.

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Pain With Movement Linked to Poorer Outcomes in TMD

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • March 25, 2026

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