title: Long-term orthopedic appliance therapy.
abstract: This article illustrates the need for specific diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disorder patients. The latest concepts of different phases of treatment are reviewed and explained. A process of weaning and the necessity of proper appliance design to maintain tooth position and dental arch integrity are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Center for TMJ Disorders and Orofacial Pain Management, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, Newark.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Baragona
authors.forename: H V
authors.initials: HV
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy*