Temporomandibular disorders.
1. Temporomandibular disorders represent predominantly a group of psycho-physiological problems. 2. The temporomandibular joint is no different from other joints, and the role of the dentition in the induction of TMDs is relatively unimportant. 3. The majority of patients get better with time. Only a small proportion require surgical intervention. 4. A therapeutic history is an important part of the overall management, and must exclude other pathology. 5. Treatment protocols should be conservative, non-invasive, and reversible.
Oral Health Unit, Auckland Hospital, Grafton.
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy