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Conclusion: Assessing and treating complex conditions such as TMD poses many challenges. The radar model discussed has been of value in our service and we believe this paper demonstrates its adaptability to TMDs. Evaluation of its ability to augment treatment planning and delivery is required, however.
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Conclusion: Assessing and treating complex conditions such as TMD poses many challenges. The radar model discussed has been of value in our service and we believe this paper demonstrates its adaptability to TMDs. Evaluation of its ability to augment treatment planning and delivery is required, however.
Perspectives
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) are the most common form of non-odontogenic orofacial pain. TMDs are considered a biopsychosocial disorder with a multifactorial pathogenesis. Patients with TMDs frequently present with cervical spine disorders, headaches and otological complaints. Physiotherapists are often sought to assess and treat TMDs. The use of a radar graph and triangulation to represent phenotyping patients with complex pain presentations has been discussed in the literature with the aim of supporting the best course of treatment for patients with complex and enigmatic pain presentations.
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This page is a summary of: The Use of a New Clinical Reasoning Framework to Facilitate The Assessment and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders, Journal of Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, March 2022, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jdoe2200101.
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