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Screening for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Screening is done to find a problem and treat it early. Tests are given to people who do not have symptoms but who may be at high risk.

There are no screening tests or guidelines for TMD.

References

  • Temporomandibular disorders. American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons website. Available at: https://www.aaoms.org/docs/practice_resources/clinical_resources/tmd_disorders.pdf. Accessed May 16, 2022.
  • Temporomandibular disorders. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/temporomandibular-disorders. Accessed May 16, 2022.
  • Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) pain. ENThealth—American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery website. Available at: http://www.entnet.org/content/tmj. Accessed May 16, 2022.
  • TMJ. Mouth Healthy—American Dental Association website. Available at: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/t/tmj. Accessed May 16, 2022.
  • TMJ (temporomandibular disorders). National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research website. Available at:https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/tmd. Accessed May 16, 2022.

Contributors

  • Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
Last Updated:
2022-03-01

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