title: Abnormal function of the temporomandibular joints and related musculature. Orthodontic implications. Part I.
abstract: A clinically-based review of the anatomy and function of the temporomandibular joint, both before conventional orthodontic therapy with its implications in treatment, and in later years when it may require correction by the orthodontist. Detailed procedures for clinical diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders are presented.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D000848:Anodontia / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy