Illustrated by the example of temporomandibular disorders
The “problematic patient”: what is the problem?
Problem: When patients report pronounced physical complaints without sufficient somatic findings to substantiate them, practitioners sometimes refer to these patients as being ”problem patients” or ”difficult...
“Psycho”-Diagnoses as self-protection in professional insecurity
Introduction: Speculative etiological assumptions and blame are widespread in the case of medically unexplained symptoms, and particularly in the case of pain.
Materials and Methods: In the article, findings are...
Is the concept of somatoform prosthesis intolerance still up to date?
Introduction: Until recently “somatoform prosthesis intolerance” covered a wide range of patients with diffuse symptoms.
Material and Methods: Meanwhile, new dental conditions have been established so that it is...
Introduction: Patients complaining of uncomfortable and unpleasant tooth contacts are encountered in the dental practice time and time again, as well as in the fields of physiotherapy, pain therapy, and...
