Temporomandibular Disorders: clinical examination and differential diagnosis

– What is pain? – Biopsychosocial model: components – Neuromatrix theory – Classification of orofacial pain – Musculoskeletal dysfunction: definition – Epidemiology of musculoskeletal pain – Etiology of musculoskeletal disorders – Rules for choosing treatment tactics – Factors of development of musculoskeletal dysfunction

- Predisposing factors - Initiators - Aggravating factors

– The concept of primary and heterotopic pain – Anamnesis collection and examination: LOQFDIV-survey – Clinical examination:

- Otoscopy - Range of motion in the cervical spine - Palpation of muscles and joints - Palpation of the lymph nodes - Provocative tests - Movement of the lower jaw - Intraoral examination - X-ray diagnostics - Serological examination - Local anaesthesia