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J Sch Health. 1986 Mar;56(3):86-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1986.tb05702.x.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dsyfunction is described and a historical perspective of the disorder is presented. A review of research related to symptoms, incidence, correlates, and causes of TMJ dysfunction in children is presented. Factors regarding identification are discussed, and treatment options are outlined. The purpose of this article is to increase the awareness of school health personnel about a condition which traditionally has been considered an adult disorder.
本文描述了颞下颌关节功能紊乱,并介绍了该疾病的历史背景。同时对儿童颞下颌关节功能紊乱的症状、发病率、相关因素及病因的研究进行了综述。讨论了有关识别的因素,并概述了治疗方案。本文旨在提高学校卫生人员对一种传统上被认为是成人疾病的认识。