Evaluation and management of TMDs, Part 2.
TMDs are only one of a host of different conditions that are part of the broader category of chronic orofacial pain disorders and dysfunctions. Due to multifactorial etiologies, it is imperative to adopt a multidisciplinary approach when evaluating and treating these patients. Table 1 lists the various conditions to consider in the differential diagnosis of orofacial pain disorders.
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James M
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D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal