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The Effect of Central Sensitization on Long-Term Prognosis and Comorbidity Levels in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Prospective Longitudinal Study.

Journal of oral rehabilitation · Lee SJ, Chun Y, Jo JH, Potewiratnanond P, Park JW · 2026-08-11

Researchers assessed central sensitization symptoms in TMD patients and found those with high central sensitization scores had greater psychological and autonomic comorbidities and showed less pain reduction following conservative treatment over six months.

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