title: [Temporomandibular joint cracking: background and diagnosis].
abstract: Although patients often report painless clicking of their temporomandibular joint, treatment is not required. However, sometimes a clicking joint leads to a painful limitation of the movements of this joint. Why this happens is unknown. It is therefore recommended to monitor the clicking joint over time. Opto-electronic recording of condylar movements might offer additional possibilities in the assessment of clicking joints.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Orale Functieleer, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Huddleston Slater
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Naeije
mesh_terms: D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000503:physiopathology; D009622:Noise; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Kaakgerichtsknappen, achtergronden en diagnostiek.