General dentistry
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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) represent a broad spectrum of conditions associated with the temporomandibular joints and the neuromuscular system. Evidence-based diagnostic criteria for various TMDs are emerging, while corresponding treatment procedures remain less clear. As a result, the clinician may be uncertain how to best care for TMD patients. ⋯ Stabilization splints are effective as a reversible treatment for patients with TMD. Other therapies and occlusal devices may be beneficial when used for a specific TMD diagnostic protocol. A treatment rubric based on diagnostic criteria and condition severity may assist the clinician.