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  • Title: Nonsurgical Management of Pediatric Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction.
    Author: Scrivani SJ, Khawaja SN, Bavia PF.
    Journal: Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am; 2018 Feb; 30(1):35-45. PubMed ID: 29153236.
    Abstract:
    Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a subgroup of craniofacial pain problems involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles, and associated head and neck musculoskeletal structures. These disorders are subclassified into TMJ articular disorders and masticatory muscle disorders. Patients with TMD most commonly present with pain, restricted or asymmetric mandibular motion, and TMJ sounds during mandibular movements. The prevalence tends to increase with age. Management of TMJ articular disorders consists of a combination of patient education, home-care plan, biobehavioral therapy, physical therapy, orthotic jaw appliance therapy, pharmacotherapy, and/or surgery. The goal is to increase function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.
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