Internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint: description of clinical syndromes.
Clinical findings and diagnostic criteria for internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint are outlined. Pathophysiology is discussed, including the role of predisposing factors and the relationship with myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery