Dylina T J
Pankey Alumni Association, USA.
Cranio. 1999 Apr;17(2):126-31. doi: 10.1080/08869634.1999.11746086.
One of the roadblocks to success in treating temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) patients is an accurate diagnosis. The terms "TMJ" or "TMD" are not specific enough to provide definitive treatment. Initially the disorder must be classified as a muscular or an internal derangement problem. Once accomplished, the further diagnostic breakdown of the problem will prepare the patient and the doctor for the scope of treatment necessary and the prognosis. This lack of a specific diagnosis can lead to inappropriate treatment and inadequate communication among clinical dentists, academia and patients. Our patients and the profession will continue to suffer until a single diagnostic system is universally agreed upon and utilized.
治疗颞下颌关节紊乱病（TMD）患者取得成功的障碍之一是准确诊断。“TMJ”或“TMD”这两个术语不够具体，无法提供明确的治疗方案。最初，必须将该病症归类为肌肉问题或内部紊乱问题。一旦完成分类，对问题的进一步诊断细分将使患者和医生为必要的治疗范围和预后做好准备。缺乏具体诊断可能导致临床牙医、学术界和患者之间的不适当治疗和沟通不足。在普遍认可并采用单一诊断系统之前，我们的患者和整个行业将继续受苦。
