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Source-bound perceptual persistence in chronic orofacial symptoms: a hypothesis framework.

Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · Versteegh PAM · 2026-09-01

Researchers propose a framework explaining how chronic orofacial symptoms remain focused on a suspected source despite insufficient physical findings, suggesting a maintenance loop involving sensory availability, credibility, repeated oral testing, and clinical embedding.

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