Temoporomandibular joint TMJ syndrome

Diagnosis:

Clinical:

  • Pain around the TMJ
  • +one of the following:
    • Noise from TMJ on jaw opening
    • Tenderness at TMJ joint capsule
    • Pain occurs with chewing or moving the jaw
    • Reduced jaw range or irregular opening

+Imaging:

  • CT
  • X-ray
  • MRI
  • Bone scintigraphy

Treatment:

Nocternal bite guard
Local heat application
Jaw exercises
NSAIDs

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