title: [Neck pain and temporomandibular dysfunction].
abstract: Cervical spine disorders (CSD) are common chronic conditions affecting the cervical region and related structures. In this article the coexistence and possible interrelationship between temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and CSD is discussed. Our data indicate that a questionnaire is an important aid for distinguishing between CSD patients and subgroups of patients with TMD. Orthopedic tests for the stomatognathic system can be used to discriminate between CSD patients and subgroups of patients with TMD. The orthopedic tests of the cervical spine were shown to be of minor importance in discriminating between patients with TMD and patients with CSD. In more complex cases the cooperation between dentists and 'specialised' physiotherapists can be useful.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Universiteit Utrecht, postbus 80.037, 3508 TA Utrecht.
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authors.lastname: de Wijer
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019416:Head Movements; D006801:Humans; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: Nekklachten en temporomandibulaire dysfuncties.