Encyclopedia of Pain

2013 Edition
| Editors: Gerald F. Gebhart, Robert F. Schmidt

Temporomandibular Disorder

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28753-4_202248

Synonyms

 TMD

Definition

A collective term embracing a number of clinical problems that involve the masticatory musculature, the temporomandibular joint and associated structures, or both. Temporomandibular disorders have been identified as a major cause of nondental pain in the orofacial region, and are considered to be a subclassification of musculoskeletal disorders. Also sometimes referred to as craniomandibular or temporomandibular (joint) dysfunction.

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