Abstract
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a set of craniofacial changes, which may involve TMJ, chewing muscles and associated structures. Unlike other cyclooxygenase inhibitors, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) increases the formation of lipoxins derived from arachidonic acid, which help in the resolution of inflammation. Resolvins derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosap…