Examiner Training

The Temporomandibular Examination (TMD)

The video entitled, "The Temporomandibular Examination (TMD)" is designed to provide training in the examination protocol for evaluating a patient for temporomandibular disorder. You may view the entire video or select segments to review individually. The entire video is 23:50 minutes long.

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Each segment of the video is also available for your convenience in reviewing the material. The segments are listed below. Click on a topic to launch the video.

Segment	Length
Introduction to the Examination	2:06 min
Assessment of Pain Location	:54 min
Mandibular Range of Motion: Opening Pattern	2:12 min
Mandibular Range of Motion: Vertical Range of Movement	1:53 min
Joint Sounds on Vertical Opening	3:34 min
Jaw Excursions	1:44 min
Muscle & Joint Palpation: Extraoral Muscles	7:13 min
Muscle & Joint Palpation: Temporomandibular Joint	1:13 min
Muscle & Joint Palpation: Intraoral Muscles	1:56 min

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