title: Recent Advancements in Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs).
abstract: TMDs are a group of conditions affecting the joint and or the muscles of mastication.TMDs consist of three main groups of conditions: myofascial pain; disc disorders; TMJ arthritides.The gold standard diagnostic criteria for research involving TMDs are the Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMDs (RDC/TMD). A pragmatic clinically applicable alternative is the Clinical examination protocol for TMDs (CEP-TMD).Signs and symptoms can include: pain in masticatory musculature and or the joint; noises associated with joint movements; locking; headache; otalgia.TMDs' aetiology is multifactorial and biopsychosocial in nature.Reversible conservative management as defined by the American Association of Dental Research is the initial management of choice for all subgroups of TMDs.
authors.affiliation: NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Durham
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer/Hon Consultant in Restorative Dentistry School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University. United Kingdom.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Wassell