Temporomandibular disorders. 2. Non-surgical treatment.
There are many treatment modalities for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), most of which are effective in controlling symptoms, at least in the short term. The non-surgical treatment of temporomandibular disorders continues to be the most effective way of managing over 80 per cent of patients who present with symptoms of temporomandibular pain and dysfunction. In this, the second article in the series, a general overview of the current non-surgical treatment strategies for TMD will be presented.
Dimitroulis
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, USA.
Gremillion
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Dolwick
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Walter
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D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012648:Self Care; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy