Trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular

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Trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular

Nombres alternativos:

TMD; Trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular

Síntomas:

Signos y exámenes:

El dolor y los síntomas de la ATM pueden requerir una evaluación de más de una especialidad médica, incluyendo al médico de cabecera, un odontólogo o un otorrinolaringólogo, dependiendo de los síntomas. Algunos odontólogos se especializan en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la ATM.

El examen completo puede involucrar:

En algunos casos, los resultados del examen físico pueden aparecer normales.

Referencias:

American Dental Association. TMD/TMJ (temporomandibular disorders). Available at: http://www.ada.org/public/topics/tmd_tmj.asp .

Lobbezoo F. Topical review: new insights into the pathology and diagnosis of disorders of the temporomandibular joint. J Orofac Pain . 2004; 18(3): 181-191.

Simons DC, Travell JG. Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. Vol. 1. Upper Half of the Body . 2nd Ed. Atlanta, GA: Emory University;1998.

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