Headaches and cranio mandibular disorder

Abstract

This work refers to studies in cephalgia and Craniomandibular Disorder (CMD) focusing on the aspects that they don't have appropriated delineation in order to establish more precise relations between occlusal, muscular and articular variables and headaches. It also presents studies relating the occlusion to CMD problems. The possible migraine physiopathological mechanisms are mentioned, pointing out the fact that its sintomatology occurs in trigemino-vascular sistem region. We bring out cephalgia classification and cite the importance of the establishment of a suitable odontological diagnostic by the dentists through occlusal, muscular and articular exams so that dentist's competence field will be plenarilly exerted.