title: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain.
abstract: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affect 5% to 12% of the United States population. This article discusses common conditions related to temporomandibular joints, including disc displacements, inflammatory disturbances, loose joint bodies, traumatic disturbances, and developmental conditions. Also addressed are the appropriate imaging modalities and diagnostic criteria for TMD.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 515 Delaware Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. Electronic address: ahmad005@umn.edu.
authors.forename: Mansur
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 515 Delaware Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
authors.forename: Eric L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Schiffman
mesh_terms: D005157:Facial Pain; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Condylar fracture; Condylar hyperplasia and hypoplasia; DC/TMD; Degenerative joint disease; Diagnostic criteria; Orofacial pain; Synovial chondromatosis; TMJ