DOR ODONTOGÊNICA DE ORIGEM MIOFASCIAL

This article presents a case report on odontogenic pain of myofascial origin, highlighting the importance of an accurate diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment. Orofacial pain (OFP) is described as a complex and common condition in dental practice with multifactorial causes, aggravated by psychosomatic factors such as stress and anxiety. The clinical case involves a 22-year-old female dentistry student who presented with facial pain, muscle stiffness, referred pain in the teeth and related symptoms such as headache and difficulty opening the mouth and eyes. Treatment included dry needling, thermotherapy, physiotherapy and physical activities, resulting in a significant improvement in the patient's quality of life. The article -diagnosis of myofascial pain, as well as the need to consider psychosomatic factors in the management of these conditions.