Keys to making a Differential Diagnosis: Is it Muscle Pain or Joint Pain? Module 3

– Classification of TMJ Disorders

– Differential diagnosis of muscle and joint pain

– 9 keys differential diagnosis:

- Patient history

- Restriction in mouth opening

- End feel

- Restriction of eccentric mandibular movements

- Interference in mouth opening

- Malocclusion

- Loading the joint

- Functional manipulation

- Anesthetic blockade.

– Proper diagnosis and treatment plan selection.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthetists, Gnathologists, General dentists.