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Table 1 Classification and diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) subgroups based on Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder (RDC/TMD)

From: Effect of mandibular mobilization on electromyographic signals in muscles of mastication and static balance in individuals with temporomandibular disorder: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Group

Subgroup

I

A. myofascial pain

 

B. myofascial pain with limited opening

 

No group I diagnosis

II right

A. disk displacement with reduction

 

B. disk displacement without reduction with limited opening

 

C. disk displacement without reduction without limited opening

 

No group II diagnosis

II left

A. disk displacement with reduction

 

B. disk displacement without reduction with limited opening

 

C. disk displacement without reduction without limited opening

 

No group II diagnosis

III right

A. arthralgia

 

B. osteoarthitis of TMJ

 

C. osteoarthosis of TMJ

 

No group III diagnosis

III left

A. arthralgia

 

B. osteoarthitis of TMJ

 

C. osteoarthosis of TMJ

 

No group III diagnosis