title: Examination and diagnosis of common craniomandibular disorders.
abstract: The disorders of the craniomandibular complex are often a combination of disorders of the temporomandibular joint itself as well as the orofacial and neck muscular. A definitive diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan can only be reached by gaining sufficient information to allow a decision as to which components of the craniomandibular complex, and to what extent, are contributing to the patients problem. A systematic approach to an examination procedure commencing with a simple screening evaluation is discussed, which, when followed, will allow a differential diagnosis.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Dickinson
mesh_terms: D005157:Facial Pain / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000379:methods*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*