T M J screening for orthodontics

A crisis seems to be developing in the ongoing dilemma of the relationship of orthodontics to temporomandibular disorders. Articles in the lay and dental press bear out this increasing concern. This paper provides a six step TMJ screening process for all dental practitioners providing orthodontic services. Specialty licensed orthodontists as well as dentists providing orthodontics as a part of family practice will find these guidelines simple to incorporate into their clinical evaluations.