Sleep quality and pain catastrophizing contribute significantly to same-day fluctuations in pain in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a recent study (J Pain 2020;21[5-6]:546-556). The findings suggest that tailored interventions to alleviate these impacts may enhance the overall well-being of TMD patients, the investigators noted.
The study retrospectively analyzed data from electronic diaries kept by 42 female participants between 18 and 65 years of age diagnosed with