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The Detection and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders in Primary Dental Care
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Course Author(s): Kimberly Hanson Huggins, RDH, BS;Edward F. Wright, DDS, MS
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  1. What percent of the population desires treatment for their TMD?
  1. TMD is most common among _______________.
  1. The primary muscles involved in jaw function, and also the strongest of the muscles of mastication are the ____________ and ____________ muscles.
  1. There are many potential treatments for TMD, which treatment is not warranted?
  1. Which conditions can cause condylar resorption?
  1. In a normal healthy TMJ, _______________.
  1. The most common complaint among TMD patients is _______________.
  1. What treatment must be provided for all clicking TMJs that are not painful or causing catching?
  1. The most common cause of TMJ clicking is _______________.
  1. Crepitus (a grating sound) is present when _______________.
  1. A TMD screening questionnaire may include questions about _______________.
  1. How many millimeters is the minimum of normal opening for an adult of normal stature?
  1. Which muscles are palpated in a TMD Clinical Examination?
  1. Most TMD patient have _______________.
  1. What is the most common TMD diagnosis?
  1. The American Association for Dental Research recommends that patients be first treated with _______________.
  1. For how long should heat packs be applied?
  1. The most commonly recommended medication for TMD symptoms is _______________.
  1. The Passive Range of Motion Exercise includes _______________.
  1. The Dental Professional Directed Patient Self-management includes _______________.
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