Table 13 Code numbers and descriptions
Number | Code Description |
|---|---|
01 | Rare encounters with TMJ problems in the dental clinic. |
02 | Occurrence of TMJ symptoms during dental procedures. |
03 | Use of palpation in front of the ear to diagnose TMJ problems. |
04 | Identification of TMJ problems by symptoms such as limited mouth opening, trismus, or pain. |
05 | Prescription of analgesics such as NSAIDs for TMJ treatment. |
06 | Referral of patients to oral surgeons for TMJ issues. |
07 | Non-utilization of specific TMJ treatments like occlusal splints or night guards. |
08 | Dentist’s self-assessment of having limited knowledge and expertise in TMJ problems. |
09 | Lack of exposure to TMJ problems during undergraduate and postgraduate education. |
10 | Referral of patients to physiotherapists for conditions other than TMJ issues. |
11 | Referral of patients to specialists for conditions like TMJ pain dysfunction syndrome. |
12 | Perception of insufficient continuing professional development programs addressing TMJ problems. |
13 | Inadequate coverage of TMJ issues in the dental curriculum and postgraduate exposure. |
14 | Absence of collaboration with physiotherapists in treating TMJ problems. |
15 | Recognition of TMJ problems as chronic and difficult to manage. |
16 | Concern for dental treatments to not be interfered with by TMJ problems. |
17 | Need to shift from conventional TMD treatments to the use of pharmacological alternatives when initial therapies prove ineffective. |