Diagnostic targeting of temporomandibular disorders

This article describes a diagnostic chart that is organized for a versatile representation of various conditions of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It facilitates the grading of disorder severity and visualization of proba ble mutual effects between groups of disorders. it also enhances the clinic ian's awareness of potential systemic involvement in TMD by incorporating i t into the chart. Comparison of charts completed at consecutive examination s is helpful for the assessment of disorder progression, regression or for the refining of diagnoses.