Tension type headache is considered to manifest occur due to hypertension of
masticatory muscles induced by occlusal discrepancy. Aural symptoms are also
considered to occur due to hypertension of masticatory muscles or fatigue related to
them. Burning mouth syndrome and glossodynia are considered to be caused by chorda
tympani squeezed between malleus and incus.
Keywords: Tension type headache, burning mouth syndrome, glossodynia, facial
pain, recurrent headache, clenching, TMJ pain dysfunction, muscle pain,
stomatognathic treatment, migraine, muscle contraction headache, occlusal
discrepancy, tinnitus, tensor tympani muscle, vertigo, otalgia, Ménière’s disease.
