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 A Discussion about Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Dr. Sid Holleman Description: Comments about the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of temporomandibular disorders from the prospective of Dr. Sid Holleman in Dallas, TX. (drsidholleman.com) |
| American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Description: General information about TMJ Disorder and its symptoms. Includes a referral area which tells the percentage of the doctor's practice that is devoted to TMJD patients. (aacfp.org) |
| American Academy of Orofacial Pain Description: Healthcare professionals dedicated to relieving orofacial pain, educating the public, creating guidelines for treatment, and researching. (aaop.org) |
| Anatomy Modules: TMJ Anatomy & Function Description: Pictures of TMJ anatomy and quick time movies illustrating the movement of a normal joint, joints with an anteriorly displaced meniscus without reduction, and joints with an anteriorly displaced meniscus with reduction. (rad.washington.edu) |
| Animated MRI of the Temporomandibular Joint Description: 8 MRI's with case reports, animated to show the particular problem. (quintpub.com) |
| Anterior Disc Displacement Without Reduction in the TMJ: MRI and Clinical Findings Description: A study to determine the value of MRI's in TMJ disc displacement without reduction. From PubMed. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) |
| Clenching Syndrome Description: Information about clenching teeth. (clenchingsyndrome.com) |
| Comparison of Arthrocentesis and Arthroscopy for a Closed Lock Description: A comparison of arthrocentesis (lysis and lavage) and arthroscopy for a closed lock (internal derangement of the disc without reduction). From PubMed. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) |
| Comparison of Discectomy and Arthroscopic Lysis and Lavage for Chronic Closed Lock Description: 22 patients with closed lock were given either discectomy, or arthroscopic lysis and lavage, and followed through to one year. From PubMed. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) |
| Craniofacial Pain Center Description: The Craniofacial Pain Center of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is devoted to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders and chronic head, neck and facial pain. Find patient and professonal information and educational programs. (orofacialpain.com) |
| eMedicine Health: TMJ Overview Description: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome or TM joint disorders are medical problems related to the jaw joint. Problems in this area can cause head, ear, and neck pain among many other symptoms. (emedicinehealth.com) |
| eSupportGroups TMJ Forums Description: Online, moderated support forum for those with Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome. (esupportgroups.com) |
| Evaluation of TMJ Surgery in Cases Not Responding to Conservative Treatment Description: Evaluates the outcome of 33 patients requiring TMJ surgery from 1970-1986 that had not responded to conservative, non-invasive treatment for an average of 29 months. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) |
| Internal Derangements of the Articular Disc Self Study Course Description: From the Baylor College of Dentistry. (tambcd.edu) |
| International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics Description: Professional organization dedicated to objective measurement in diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders. (tmj-iccmo.org) |
| Jaw Joints and Allied Musculoskeletal Disorders Foundation Description: Extensive information about TMJ disorders and advice. (tmjoints.org) |
| Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Description: Coverage of new techniques, developments and ideas in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including TMJ surgery. (www2.joms.org) |
| Long Term Results of Open Surgery for the Treatment of Internal Derangement of the TMJ Description: Results from 20 patients who had open surgery for internal derangement of the TMJ. From PubMed. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) |
| MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: TMJ Disorders Description: Overview of TMJ disorders, the symptoms, treatment, causes, and prognosis. (nlm.nih.gov) |
| National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: Overview of TMJ Disorder Description: The causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and research of temporomandibular joint disorders. (nidcr.nih.gov) |
| Sound Analysis of Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangements Description: The sounds of the temporomandibular joint were analyzed with a phonograph to determine the status of internal derangements and estimate the value of this modality. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) |
| Study on the Application of Occlusal Splints in 312 Patients with TMJ Disorders Description: Patients with articular disc displacement, deviation in form, and masticatory muscle disorders were put into occlusal splints and followed up on average at 30 months to determine results. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) |
| Surgical Treatment of Internal Derangment of the TMJ's: A Long Term Evaluation of Three Techniques Description: Using discoplasty, discectomy without replacement, and discectomy with replacement of the disc with a Proplast-Teflon interpositional implant, researchers compared 42 cases to learn the long term outcomes. From Pubmed. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) |
| Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: An Overview at Simple Steps to Better Dental Health Description: A detailed look at these disorders including the symptoms, causes, treatment, possible surgery and chat transcripts from experts. (simplestepsdental.com) |
| Temporomandibular.info Description: Information for patients and dentists on temporomandibular disorders. (temporomandibular.info) |
| Ten Year Outcome of Nonsurgical Treatment for Internal Derangment of the TMJ with Closed Lock Description: 56 patients were treated nonsurgically and then evaluated at 10 years to determine if their pain, jaw dysfunction, and limiting of daily activities had improved. From PubMed. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) |
| The American Pain Foundation: TMJ Disorders Description: A short overview of TMJ disorders including questions and answers. (painfoundation.org) |
| The Merck Manual:Temporomandibular Disorders Description: Covers internal derangement of the TMJ, myofascial pain syndrome, agenesis of the jaw, condylar hypoplasia, condylar hypoplasia, ankylosis, and arthritis. (merck.com) |
| The NTI-TSS Device Description: A device offered by Dr. Boyd, worn while sleeping (in most patients) that has been shown to reduce headaches and clenching. Is covered by insurance and can be the first line of treatment in TMJD sufferers. (nti-tss.com) |
| The TMJ Association, Ltd. Description: Provides information to patients, health professionals and the public. The Association provides support for sufferers and advocates for research and treatments of TMJ. (tmj.org) |
| TMJ and Facial Pain Center Description: Dr. Shankland offers some basic information about temporomandibular joint dysfunction, as well as promoting his book for sale. (drshankland.com) |
| TMJ Chat Description: This forum is for support and information regarding TMJ disorders and treatments. (eboards4all.com) |
| TMJ Syndrome: The Overlooked Diagnosis Description: A book by Dr. Richard Goldman that is fully available online for free. Chapters include tooth grinding, ear symptoms, triggers, treatment, surgery, and costs. (headandneck.com) |
| TMJ Talk Description: Patient hosted, moderated discussion board on all aspects of this disorder. (p221.ezboard.com) |
| TMJ Treatment Directory Description: Directory of dentists and other healthcare professionals providing the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of TMJ syndrome. (tmj--treatment.com) |
| TMJ: Diet and Exercise Treatment Description: Covers nonsurgical treatment options. Reviews symptoms linked to the condition. (ctds.info) |
| University of Oklahoma: Evaluation and Physical Therapy of the TMJ Description: An overview of treating the TMJ and it's associated disorders from a physical therapist's point of view, including terminology, anatomy, muscle groups, range of motion, and disc displacement. (moon.ouhsc.edu) |
| University of Texas Medical Branch: Overview of TMJ Description: Comprehensive look at TMJ anatomy, diseases and disorders of the TMJ, types of internal derangement of the joint, treatment options, and surgeries. (utmb.edu) |
