There are two factions within the dental field that appear to have differing opinions regarding
the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). One faction …

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common and affect the temporomandibular joint
(TMJ) and surrounding musculoskeletal tissues. Although traditional rehabilitative …

Background Temporomandibular pain has multiple etiologies and a range of therapeutic
options. In this pilot study, the authors assessed the feasibility of conducting a larger trial to …

It has been said that a good book is opened with expectation and closed with profit. This
long overdue text on the neuromuscular function and dysfunction of the temperomandibular …

Orofacial disorders (OFDs) often have histories that reveal predisposing and complicating
factors that contribute significantly to the patient's condition. This seemingly cumulative …

Objective The purpose of this case report is to describe the chiropractic and dental
comanagement of a patient with temporomandibular dysfunction, headaches, and myalgia …

It has been over 20 years since the “Michigan Case” suggested that orthodontic therapy was
a risk factor for the development of a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). This chapter …

Purpose: Two principal schools of thought regarding the etiology and optimal treatment of
temporomandibular disorders exist; one physical/functional, the other biopsychosocial. This …

The term “temporomandibular disorders”(TMD) describes a collection of musculoskeletal
and neuromuscular conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the …

Head and orofacial pain originates from dental, neurologic, musculoskeletal,
otolaryngologic, vascular, metaplastic, or infectious disease and is treated by many health …