Screening for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
by
Cynthia M. Johnson, MA The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are given to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk. There are no screening tests or guidelines for TMD.
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Last reviewed June 2019 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD Last Updated: 10/14/2019 |
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