Crosstalk between Mind and Oral Cavity: An Insight into Pathogenesis, Classification, Presentation and Management of Oral Psychosomatic Disorders
Kanu Jain *
Department of Oral Pathology, Jaipur Dental College, Rajasthan, India
Monica Mehendiratta
Department of Oral Pathology, ITS Dental College, Greater Noida, India
Priyanka Kardam
Department of Oral Pathology, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Village Bhupani, Faridabad, Haryana, India
Jyoti Yadav
Department of Oral Pathology, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Village Bhupani, Faridabad, Haryana, India
Deepti Garg Jindal
Department of Oral Pathology, Bhojiya Dental College, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
In general, the conviction is that psychological factors are important in the development of all disease. Epidemiological surveys have revealed that there are different ways in which emotional stressful stimuli can act on oral mucosal target sites. Whether their role is in initiation, progression, aggravation or exacerbation of disease or in predisposition or reaction to a disease is still not clear. Based on available evidences, a need for the understanding of oral psychosomatic disturbances is felt. This review summarizes the underlying pathophysiology of bodily changes brought about by stress related psychosomatic mechanism and their role in further development of structural changes seen in association with oral cavity. An effort has also been made to realize the significant role of reassurance and counselling procedures in overall management of patients with oral psychosomatic disorders.
Keywords: Disorder, management, oral cavity, psychosomatic, stress