Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Case Analysis Mind Map

Etiology (Causes)

TMJ Internal Derangement

Malocclusion (Wear on Left Posterior Cusps)

Trauma (Not Present in Scenario)

Stress (Bruxism)

Other Factors (Arthritis, Habits)

Differential Diagnoses

Dental Problems (Cavities, Cracked Teeth)

Otitis Media

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Tumors (Rare)

Examinations

Physical Examination (Palpation, ROM)

Imaging (X-rays, CT, MRI)

Medical History (Habits, Stress)

Mechanism of Clicking Sound

Articular Disc Displacement

Relationship: Left Posterior Tooth Wear & Right TMJ Pain

Indirect Relationship (Occlusal Problems Contribute to TMJ Stress)

Definitions

Crepitus: Grating/Crackling Sound (Joint Surface Damage)

Clicking: Popping/Snapping Sound (Disc Displacement)

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Case Analysis

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Diagnosis

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

Clinical Manifestations

Pain When Chewing

Clicking Sound (Left Jaw)

Pain in Front of Right Ear

Facial Asymmetry

Crepitus (Grating Sound)

Limited Mouth Opening

Treatment Options

Non-Pharmacological

Patient Education

Physical Therapy

Occlusal Splint

Pharmacological

Pain Relievers

Muscle Relaxants

Injections (Corticosteroids)

Relationship: Limited Mouth Opening

Muscle Pain

Joint Pain

Disc Displacement

Relationship: Crepitus & Case

Suggests Joint Damage (Disc Displacement, Osteoarthritis)