title: Nonsurgical management of disc-interference disorders.
abstract: Disc-interference disorders are a group of intracapsular problems that make up one category of temporomandibular disorders. The dental profession's understanding of these disorders has changed greatly in recent years. This article reviews current concepts regarding the diagnosis and management of these disorders as revealed through recent clinical studies.
authors.affiliation: Orofacial Pain Center, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, Lexington.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Okeson
mesh_terms: D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013165:Splints; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology