Archives of oral biology
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Archives of oral biology · Nov 2011
ReviewGenomics and the new perspectives for temporomandibular disorders.
The field of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is experiencing significant changes in terms of aetiology and treatment. Researchers and clinicians are becoming increasingly aware of the possibility that genetic variations may play a role in pain perception and onset of TMD. ⋯ The main implication of these findings refers to the promising possibilities of "genome/omics-based personalised care", which consists of tailoring individual treatment based on personalised medication, depending on the individual genetic differences and early diagnosis and prognosis of the disorder, preventing acute pain conditions from becoming chronic. The following years of research shall focus on collecting and endorsing these findings if we are to provide patients in pain with efficient and successful TMD treatments.