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Temporomandibular disorders - truths and misconceptions

Recognition and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is still a problem, mainly because the term encompassed many symptoms of different etiology. Classification on joint and muscle disorders alleviated the diagnosis and treatment of TMD. However, in the absence of a validated pathophysiological model, there is still need for acquiring new knowledge. Furthermore, the diagnosis and treatment of TMD usually require a multidisciplinary approach. Orthodontic treatment is sometimes associated with the occurence of signs and symptoms of TMD. The recent scientific literature, however, considers such association unfounded, and some clinical studies even show reduction in TMD symptoms due to orthodontic treatment. Beside causing confusion in scientific world, such contradictory information create problems to practitioners in their daily work when treating patients suffering from orofacial pain. Through the presentation of clinical cases, this lecture will try to answer how to clearly recognize the signs of TMD as well as patients who are at increased risk of their occurrence. In a simple manner, accessible to the practitioner, it will describe the procedures and guidelines that are recommended for treating these disorders with an emphasis on the description of occlusal splints fabrication.

temporomandibular disorders; guidelines for treatment

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