Temporomandibular disorders: a term past its time?
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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.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2008
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Malocclusion associated with osteocartilaginous loose bodies of the temporomandibular joint
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A case study on a fifty seven year old patient with osteocartilaginous loose bodies in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) causing Malocclusion is examined.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2005
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Third-molar extraction as a risk factor for temporomandibular disorder
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The relation between the extraction of the third molar tooth and the occurrence of temporomandibular disorder is analyzed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2006
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