Abstract :
Psychosomatic disorders are disturbances of visceral function, secondary to chronic attitude and long continued reaction to stress. Psychosomatic dentistry helps to acknowledge the relationshipThis paper deals with a wide spectrum of psychosomatic disorders which may affect oro-facial region, where, unfortunately they remain unrecognized because of common and limiting nature of their presenting features. Therefore, these disorders allow patients to occupy a sick role while psychologically unwell, to avoid responsibility for life by occupying position of suffering victim.
Keyword :
Atypical, Emotional disturbances, Emotional illness, Hypochondriasis, Psychosomatic disorders, Pain, Schizophrenia, Stress.