Review ArticleInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
Publication: Can surgery be the last resort? A non surgical approach to temporo-mandibular joint disorders in children and adolescents: a review
Int J Community Med Public Health. 2021;8(8):4107-4110.DOI10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213049
Abstract
Temporo-mandibular joint disorder, also known as temporo-mandibular disorder, or simply TMD is a major taxing condition for the children or the adolescent. It not only elicits physical pain and discomfort but also has a very deep psychological impact on the child. But is the surgical treatment any less frustrating and nerve wrecking? The answer is ruefully no. But yes, the entire treatment can be less traumatic to the patient. Here we put forward the various treatment options for TMDs besides surgery.
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Department of Periodontology, People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India