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1
Q

What are the 2 basic types of TMD?

A

Myogenous TMD = Muscle related

Arthogenous TMD = Joint related

2
Q

What are the 6 Cardinal criteria to be considered for diagnosis of TMD?

A
  1. Pain
  2. Limitation of function
  3. Limitation of Movement
  4. Physical changes
  5. Altered jaw realtionships
  6. Temporomandibular sounds that have been increasing in intensity and frequency.
3
Q

True or false, TMD is disease that has a multifactorial editology.

A

True

4
Q

The etiological factors of TMD can be classified into what 3 types of factors?

A
  1. Predisposing factors = increase risk. (systemic, occlusal, loss of posterior teeth.
  2. Initiating factors = Cause TMD. (Trauma, parafunctional habits.
  3. Perpetuating Factors = enhance progression of TMD.
    (Behavioral, social or emotional stress)
5
Q

What are the 5 factors associated with TMD?

A
  1. Occlusal Condition
  2. Trauma
  3. Emotional stress
  4. Deep pain input
  5. Parafunctional activites
6
Q

Problems in bringing the teeth together into MI are reflected in the _______.

A

Muscles

7
Q

One teeth are in occlusion, problems in loading the masticatory structures are reflected in the ______.

A

Joints

8
Q

What are the parafunctional activities of the masticatory system?

A

Diurnal parafunctional activity

  • Clenching & grinding
  • Cheek and tongue biting
  • finger and thumb sucking

Nocturnal parafunctional activity
- bruxing

9
Q

If occlusal interferences are not related to TMD symptoms, what should you do?

A

Refer the patient

10
Q

Prosthodontic treatment in TMD patients should only be carried out when?

A

AFTER reversible therapy has resulted in relief of pain and the normalization of function. (Makes sense because you cannot adjust prosthodotic work to “Normal” until they have a healthy “Normal” to adjust to.)