Temporomandibular disorders. Part 2: non-surgical management

Abstract

For optimal success, a multidisciplinary team approach that uses a combination of non-surgical treatment modalities is recommended in the care of TMD patients. In this article, the second in a series of six focusing on the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), the importance of self-management, psychological interventions and physical therapies is discussed. Intra-oral appliances will be covered in a dedicated article later in this series. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Clinicians should have both an understanding and appreciation for the non-surgical management options available to patients diagnosed with TMD.