TMD diagnosis in an evidence-based approach

– Classification of orofacial pain

– Determination of temporomandibular disorders

– Diagnostic groups of temporomandibular disorders

– Risk factors for temporomandibular disorders:

- Macrotrauma: types and correlation with musculoskeletal disorders

- Pathophysiological factors

- Psychoemotional factors

- Anatomical factors.

– Occlusion and temporomandibular disorders: relationship

– Classification of temporomandibular disorders

– Bio-psycho-social model

– Diagnostic criteria:

- Anamnesis

- Localization

- Modified function

- Familiar pain

- Radiating pain.

– Musculoskeletal pain:

- Myalgia

- Myofascial pain

- Arthralgia.

– Palpation of muscles and TMJ

– TMJ dysfunction: types and characteristics

– Clinical examination: standardized method

– Diagnostic procedures:

- Patient intake

- Clinical examination

- Diagnostic tests

- Making a diagnosis.

– Characteristics of pain

– SMILES approach

– MRI for TMJ dysfunctions.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthetists, Gnathologists, General dentists.