
temporomandibular disorders
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Definition
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are medical and dental conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) and/or the masticatory muscles as well as the contiguous tissue structures. TMD pain is common in all ages in North American population and can be a factor for emotional and social impairment.
Clinical Signs of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)
1. Jaw Pain
2. Headaches
3. Jaw clicking/popping
4. Restricted jaw opening
5. Unstable bite
8 Most Common Patient Chief Complaints
1. It hurts to chew
2. My jaw makes popping noise
3. I can't open wide
4. My bite is uncomfortable
5. My ear aches
6. My jaw clicks and pops
7. My teeth hurt
8. I open and then can't close
Most Common Diagnoses
1. Muscle diagnoses
Myofascial pain
Myofascial pain with limited opening
2. Disc displacements
With reduction, with limited opening
Without reduction, without limited opening
3. Arthralgia, arthritis, arthrosis
Arthralgia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthrosis
Management
Non-invasive therapies when indicated