Ms. Malcolm has come to your clinic complaining of jaw pain. This is also associated with muscle spasm and tenderness of the masseter and temporalis muscles. The physician has diagnosed a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). What would the treatment course for this client include? Select all that apply.

Ms. Malcolm has come to your clinic complaining of jaw pain. This is also associated with muscle spasm and tenderness of the masseter and temporalis muscles. The physician has diagnosed a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). What would the treatment course for this client include? Select all that apply.


a) Referral to a dentist who has experience managing clients with TMD
b) Analgesics
c) Custom-fitted mouth guard during sleep
d) Corticosteroids

Answer:


a) Referral to a dentist who has experience managing clients with TMD
b) Analgesics
c) Custom-fitted mouth guard during sleep


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