Diagnostic targeting of temporomandibular disorders

Abstract

This article describes a diagnostic chart that is organized for a versatile representation of various conditions of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It facilitates the grading of disorder severity and visualization of probable mutual effects between groups of disorders. It also enhances the clinician's awareness of potential systemic involvement in TMD by incorporating it into the chart. Comparison of charts completed at consecutive examinations is helpful for the assessment of disorder progression, regression or for the refining of diagnoses.

New quantitative method for bone tracer uptake of temporomandibular joint using Tc-99m MDP skull SPECT

“…It has also been noted that bone scans can detect active TMD when the corresponding radiographs are essentially normal [17]. Furthermore, a bone scan can sometimes simultaneously detect systemic diseases that induce TMJ pain, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout or juvenile chronic arthritis, thereby allowing clinicians to select a more appropriate therapeutic approach [18].…”