Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 114, Issue 5, 625-631
Copyright © 1987 by American Dental Association
Acromegaly and resulting myofascial pain and temporomandibular joint dysfunction: review of the literature and report of case
RE Hampton
The medical and dental literature about acromegaly is reviewed. Medical considerations as well as the improvement in surgical techniques and airway management are discussed in reference to the myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome, secondary to mandibular overgrowth. Successful treatment of a patient is described.