Open AccessTemporomandibular Joint Disorders - An Overview
Author(s) -
Edward A. Dolan
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
the international journal of orofacial myology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2694-2526
pISSN - 0735-0120
DOI - 10.52010/ijom.1983.9.2.5
Subject(s) - temporomandibular joint , medicine , dysfunctional family , differential diagnosis , referral , orthodontics , pathology , psychiatry , family medicine
Disorders of the temporomandibular joint may be extrinsic (muscular), intrinsic (dysfunctional), or a combination of both. An accurate differential diagnosis based on correlation of the clinical and radiographic findings is essential. A multi-disciplinary approach is necessary if thorough and proper treatment is to be rendered. Unfortunately many patients with these disorders do not know where to seek treatment, and as a result go untreated. Orofacial myologists by their very definition should be cognizant of temporomandibular joint problems, in order that the appropriate referral be made.