title: Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders.
abstract: Current concepts and recommended treatment for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction have evolved over time. This article attempts to distill the current information for this often confusing topic into relevant clinical issues that will allow the general dental practitioner to be better able to diagnose and interpret clinical findings, and institute a therapeutic regimen that will provide needed relief to patients suffering from TMD dysfunction. Current management methods, both surgical and nonsurgical, are reviewed and discussed.
authors: Department of Dentistry/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA.
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mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D019152:Paracentesis; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents