Treating TM disorders: a survey on diagnosis, etiology and management.
This survey of five dental groups revealed that the dental profession still is far from reaching a consensus about temporomandibular disorders. Despite a great deal of research that has clarified many issues in this field, clinicians often cling to outdated concepts and practices. However, many respondents did give answers that demonstrated their awareness of modern TMD diagnostic and treatment guidelines.
Just
J K
JK
Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago, Ill.
Perry
H T
HT
Greene
C S
CS
D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D011859:Radiography; D012953:Societies, Dental; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*