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Guide to Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

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Updated October 07, 2011

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Part 10 of 10 - What Research Is Being Done on TMD?

TMD Research

The National Institute of Dental Research supports an active research program on TMD. Developing reliable guidelines for diagnosing these disorders is a top priority. Studies are also under way on the causes, treatments, and prevention of TMD. Through continued research, pieces of the TMD puzzle are falling slowly but steadily into place.

Clinical Trials for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Guidelines for Diagnosing TMD

One of the most important areas of TMD research is developing clear guidelines for diagnosing these disorders. Once scientists agree on what these guidelines should be, it will be easier for practitioners to correctly identify temporomandibular disorders and to decide what treatment, if any, is needed.

Source: NIH Publication No. 94-3487

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