title: Current terminology and diagnostic classification schemes.
abstract: This article reviews the current terminology and classification schemes available for temporomandibular disorders. The origin of each term is presented, and the classification schemes that have been offered for temporomandibular disorders are briefly reviewed. Several important classifications are presented in more detail, with mention of advantages and disadvantages. Final recommendations are provided for future direction in the area of classification schemes.
authors.affiliation: College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Okeson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D009626:Terminology as Topic