title: Joint intracapsular disorders: diagnostic and nonsurgical management considerations.
abstract: This article reviews common intracapsular temporomandibular disorders encountered in the dental practice. It begins with a brief review of normal temporomandibular joint anatomy and function followed by a description of the common types of disorders known as internal derangements. The etiology, history, and clinical presentation of each are reviewed. Nonsurgical management is presented based on current long-term scientific evidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Health Science, Orofacial Pain Program, D-530 University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, Lexington, KY 40536-0297, USA. okeson@uky.edu
authors.forename: Jeffrey P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Okeson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*