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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

Management of TMJ pain.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
MusculoskeletalENT

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)
National
Management of painful Temporomandibular disorder in adults
National
Management of painful Temporomandibular disorder in adults NHS
National
NICE guideline [NG180]
National
TM 1101 - State Prisons: Clinical Practice Guidelines (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ))
Local
VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Tinnitus (2024)
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the recommended first-line treatments for managing TMJ pain in adults?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How can I differentiate between TMJ disorder and other causes of orofacial pain in a primary care setting?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What criteria should I use to refer a patient with TMJ disorder to a specialist?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What non-pharmacological interventions are effective for patients with TMJ pain?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How should I approach the management of TMJ pain in patients with a history of bruxism?Updated: 8/16/2025
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