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Comprehensive Guide: TMJ Diagnosis and Treatment

Proper TMJ diagnosis involves detailed history, specific tests, and examination. Evidence-based treatment plans lead to reasonable outcomes. Avoid complex and costly interventions, rely on conservative approaches. Seek guidance from AAOP for TMD queries.

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Comprehensive Guide: TMJ Diagnosis and Treatment

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  1. TEMPEROMANDIBULAR JOINT

  2. APPROPRIATE Dx is KEY • Supported by detailed History. • Specific test results ROM Muscle Examination Joint examination Baseline x-rays • Appropriate Treatment Plan • Reasonable outcome or re-eval. Dx & Tx

  3. EVIDENCE BASED Majority of TM joint pains resolve without treatment Intervention should be supported by science, not anecdotal evidence. Intervention should be conservative and reversible Shy away from complicated, expensive, and non-evidence based treatments

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  5. SIMPLE PAIN PATHWAY

  6. REFERRED PAIN

  7. Questionsabout TMD?Read the American Academy of Orofacial Pain’sonline AAOP Central Office19 Mantua Road, Mount Royal, NJ 08061Tel: (856) 423-3629Fax: (856) 423-3420 TMD Brochure http://www.aaop.org

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