Neural Mechanisms of Temporomandibular Joint and Masticatory Muscle Pain: A Possible Role for Peripheral Glutamate Receptor Mechanisms

The purpose of the present review is to correlate recent knowledge of the role of peripheral ionotropic glutamate receptors in the temporomandibular joint and muscle pain from animal and human experimental pain models with findings in patients. Chronic pain is common, and many people suffer from chr...

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Main Authors: David K Lam, Barry J Sessle, Brian E Cairns, James W Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2005-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2005/860354
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