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  • Title: Posterior capsulitis of the temporomandibular joint.
    Author: Or S, Yücetas S.
    Journal: Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg; 1986 Jun; 15(3):307-12. PubMed ID: 3088160.
    Abstract:
    Posterior capsulitis, which is characterized by pain and inflammation localized above and behind the condyle of the mandible, usually develops as a result of premature contacts in dental occlusion. The pain at the affected side is related to the severe spasm of M. Pterygoideus Lateralis or the splinting action of the masticatory muscles. This condition can be readily treated by occlusal grinding of these premature contacts after a definite diagnosis. The amount of grinding on the teeth varies according to the localization of premature contacts and the pain at the joint. This study covers 123 patients diagnosed as having posterior capsulitis and the results are presented.
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