Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde
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Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd · Nov 1989
[Disorders of the temporomandibular joint. 2. Diagnosis and strategies for management].
Management of temporomandibular disorders should be based on a thorough clinical and radiographic examination, leading to a specific diagnosis. Contributing factors should be detected and the aim of the treatment should be clear. ⋯ Depending on the stage of osteoarthrosis and internal derangement, several treatment modalities may be considered. This article provides practical guidelines for determining the strategy for management of temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis and internal derangement.