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Craniomandibular Disorders

Medical Definition: Diseases or disorders of the muscles of the head and neck, with special reference to the masticatory muscles. The most notable examples are TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS and TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME.
Guide Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; usually called this or CMD by authors; DF: CMD
Previously Indexed: Temporomandibular Joint Diseases (1982-1992),Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (1979-1992)
Craniomandibular Disorders Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - A variety of conditions affecting the anatomic and functional characteristics of the temporomandibular joint. Factors contributing to the complexity of temporomandibular diseases are its relation to dentition and mastication and the symptomatic effects in other areas which account for referred pain to the joint and the difficulties in applying traditional diagnostic procedures to temporomandibular joint pathology where tissue is rarely obtained and x-rays are often inadequate or nonspecific. Common diseases are developmental abnormalities, trauma, subluxation, luxation, arthritis, and neoplasia. (From Thoma's Oral Pathology, 6th ed, pp577-600)

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