Clinical application of psychometric analysis for temporomandibular dysfunction

The proper diagnostic modalities needed for detecting a temporomandibular dysfunction should include testing procedures from three distinct arenas of data. Those encompass anatomic diagnostic imaging, physiologic testing and psychometric analysis. This article addresses the clinical pretreatment uses and benefits, as well as the post treatment application of a specific psychometric analysis, the TMJ Scale. Additionally, medical-legal issues and case studies are provided.