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TMJ Arthralgia: Methylprednisolone Injection May Be No Better than Saline for Relief
Reviewed by Leonard Goldstein, DDS, PhD  
Acupuncture: New Approach for Temporomandibular Disorders
Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from TMD. Acupuncture may useful treatment options for this painful disorder.
New Evidence-Based Diagnosis Criteria for TMD
The new criteria for the diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) comprise an improved screening tool to help researchers and health professionals more readily differentiate the most common forms of TMD and reach accurate diagnoses that are grounded in supportive scientific evidence, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), a part of the Nati
Early Treatment of TMD May Prevent Chronic Pain and Disability
Since we originally wrote about this topic in 2011,1 there have been some advancements in the literature on temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, or temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
Temporomandibular Disorder: Examining the Cause And Treatments
It has been estimated that 25% of the general population has TMD—a group of pathologies that affect the masticatory muscles (myogenous) and/or the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (arthrogenous). Disability related to this disorder also has been found to have a major influence on socioeconomic factors and is associated with decreased employment.
Early Treatment of TMD May Prevent Chronic Pain and Disability
An estimated 75% of Americans will experience symptoms of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJMD) in their lifetime. Article discusses how early treatment is essential for dealing with this potentially chronic pain disorder.
Lessons Learned from a Headache TMD Study
A retrospective study of two groups of patients yields some insight into the relationship of TMD and headaches.
TMD/Facial Pain and Forward Head Posture
Forward head posture in TMD/facial pain patients—with its attendant craniocervical, neurophysiologic, and arthrokinematic interactions—may be either a causative or aggravating factor in TMD that must be treated. Read about TMD/facial pain and forward head posture.
Temporomandibular Joint Referred Pain
This article discusses a retrospective study, which examined charts of 445 TMD patients to identify and categorize sites of referred pain.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Mimic Ernest Syndrome Diagnosis and Treatment
Article explains how temporomandibular joint disorders can sometimes mimic Ernest Syndrome. Often accompanied by other orofacial disorders and capable of mimicking other pain conditions, Ernest Syndrome is often missed or misdiagnosed.
TMJ Repositioning
Article discusses how using a hydrostatic oral appliance can help treat head, face, and neck pain in chronic pain patients.
TMJ Condylar Pain From Parapharyngeal Space Tumor
This article discusses TMJ condylar pain from a parapharyngeal space tumor. Located in a complex, rather inaccessible region of the head and neck and lateral to the upper pharynx, a potentially life-threatening tumor in the parapharyngeal space may be overlooked.
Middle Ear, Eustachian Tube, and Otomandibular/Craniofacial Pain
This case report found that a unique monomodal treatment protocol (utilizing a passive intra-oral appliance) both verified the diagnosis and provided immediate relief to sympathetically mediated pain suffered by the patient over the previous 10 years.
Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Migraine
TMD often coexists with daily or near-daily headache syndromes but is overlooked by many physicians in the history and physical examination.
TMJ Pain and Temporal Tendonitis with Autonomic Features
Article includes a case review of a patient who presented with symptoms of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia as well as TMJ and temporal tendon-related pain symptoms.
Dextrose Prolotherapy and Pain of Chronic TMJ Dysfunction
Many of the subjective symptoms of pain, stiffness, and crunching sensation in patients with TMJ dysfunction were reduced greater than 50% in 92% of the prolotherapy patients in this study. Learn more about prolotherapy for TMJ patients.
TMJ Derangement and SUNCT Syndrome Co-morbidity
Article includes a case report of signs and symptoms of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) co-morbid with short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks from conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) syndrome.
Head and Neck: Temporal Arteritis and Temporal Tendonitis Co-morbidity
Head and Neck Pain
TMJ Quick Screening Exam
Head and Neck Pain
Neuralgic Pain of the Temporomandibular Joint
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