Temporomandibular disorders: a term past its time?

Article Abstract:

The confusion involved in the use of the term temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is discussed. In a review of seven articles dealing with the disorder, three articles showed that it was not possible to establish clearly what condition was being studied. A list of more common diagnostic terms that can be used to substitute TMD are also presented.

Editorial, Terminology

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Malocclusion associated with osteocartilaginous loose bodies of the temporomandibular joint

Article Abstract:

A case study on a fifty seven year old patient with osteocartilaginous loose bodies in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) causing Malocclusion is examined.

Case studies, Malocclusion, Temporomandibular joint

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Third-molar extraction as a risk factor for temporomandibular disorder

Article Abstract:

The relation between the extraction of the third molar tooth and the occurrence of temporomandibular disorder is analyzed.

Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Risk factors, Teeth, Tooth extraction

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