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These guidelines represent an updated version of the recommendations of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain for the classification, assessment, and management of TMD. An extensive glossary offers a quick overview of terms commonly used in the research of TMD. This document is essential for dentists, physicians, allied health professionals, researchers, and those in the insurance industry.

ISBN: 0-86715-253-2

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
Definition of TMD
History of TMD
Anatomy of the masticatory system

2. Epidemiology
TMD
Chronic pain disorders
Headache

3. Etiology
Trauma
Anatomic factors
Pathophysiologic factors
Psychosocial factors

4. Diagnostic Classification
Diagnostic process
Differential diagnosis of orofacial pain
Diagnostic classification system for TMD

5. Assessment
Screening evaluation
Comprehensive history
Comprehensive physical examination
Imaging
Behavioral and psychosocial evaluation
Additional clinical tests

6. Management
Patient education and self-care
Cognitive behavioral intervention
Psychotherapy
Pharmacotherapy
Physical therapy
Orthopedic appliance therapy
Occlusal therapy
Surgery
Addendum
Health care benefits
Professional recommendations

Glossary

144pp: 4 illus