TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS : THE CURRENT PERSPECTIVE

1. TMDs are NOT that complex as many people think and some people project it to be

2. ⁠The key to understand TMDs is to learn the biomechanics and more importantly,  the MEDICINE behind TM Disorders

3. ⁠Knowledge Systemic factors that affect and mimic TMDs is the biggest component that lacks in the dental community ; Lack of education of these factors is the root cause of TMD management failure

4. ⁠Let us educate ourselves to be the PHYSICIAN of the stomatognathic system

5. ⁠Acrylic plates do very minimal if anything to TREAT TMDs