Temporomandibular Disorders and Orthodontics: how to conduct a screening examination?

CONCLUSION: In the context of an orthodontic treatment, the screening examination for common TMD includes gathering information (interview), a clinical evaluation, and possibly complementary investigations. The orthodontist is supported in this approach through the development of a clinical form and a dedicated synthetic decision tree for the screening of TMDs. Systematically screening for common TMD before initiating orthodontic treatment allows the orthodontist to suggest additional diagnostic measures, implement appropriate therapeutic interventions, and/or refer to a specialist in the field if necessary.PMID:38699915 | DOI:10.1684/orthodfr.2024.146
Source: L' Orthodontie Francaise - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research