This article summarizes a literature evaluation of the past 17 years in relation to the myofascial pain syndrome in which the most relevant information for a diagnosis is collected, also presents a clinical case in which psychological etiology that began the pathological disorder could be determined. The case of a patient with decrease in the mouth opening, myalgia and points trigger muscle masseter and temporal is presented. Pain myofascial was diagnosed after muscle testing, radiographic and laboratory exams in order to exclude systemic etiologies. The indicated treatment consisted in the application of a splint occlusal, physiotherapy, relaxing muscles, corticosteroids, anti-inflammatories and the consultation with psychologist. In the first appointment an oral opening of 1.2 cm was recorded, in the second appointment the record was 1.6 cm, in the last query the record was 4.8 cm afte...

En el presente artículo se resume una evaluación literaria de los últimos 17 años en relación al síndrome de dolor miofascial en el cual se recopila la información más relevante para su diagnóstico, además se presenta un caso clínico en el cual se pudo determinar la etiología psicológica que comenzó el trastorno patológico. Se presenta el caso de un paciente con disminución en la apertura bucal, mialgia y puntos gatillo en los músculos masetero y temporal. Se diagnosticó síndrome de dolor miofascial posterior a realizar pruebas musculares, exámenes radiográficos y de laboratorio con la finalidad excluir etiologías sistémicas. El tratamiento indicado consistió en la aplicación de una férula oclusal, fisioterapia, relajantes musculares, corticoesteroides, antiinflamatorios y la interconsulta con un psicólogo. En la primera consulta se midió una apertura bucal de...

Traumatic fibroma is a benign neoplasm that is triggered by the activation of platelet-derived growth factors (PDGF). These factors bind to specific receptors on the surface of fibroblasts, triggering the autophosphorylation of tyrosine residues and thus promoting the migration and proliferation of cells responsible for repair, such as fibroblasts. This injury arises mainly due to local, chronic or repetitive low-intensity traumatic factors, which can cause histological changes, such as pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia. The purpose of this work is to present a case of a traumatic fibroma derived from pausing and partially suspending dental consultations when wearing orthodontic appliances that are in contact with soft tissues. Demonstrating that in health emergency situations that lead to the closure of academic institutions where patients are treated, monitoring protocols must be imple...