Therapeutic interventions
parafunctions
DYSFUNCTION, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
In the therapeutic management, behavioral therapy was implemented first in all subjects, which consists of explaining the causes of the dysfunctions and ways of self-control of occlusal and non-occlusal parafunctions, especially in the form of clenching and grinding of teeth or excessive gum chewing. Great importance is placed on the patient’s cooperation in the treatment process. Patients were informed about the essence of self-monitoring of parafunctions, the pathophysiology of the dysfunction and the impact of the patient’s own therapeutic cooperation on the effectiveness of treatment. The PIR treatments were performed in the group MTM_TE and the massage treatments were performed in the MTPIR_TE group. A standard exercise regimen was tailored to all participants. The description of the intervention is included in Supplement 