Abstract
In this study a lateral transcranial oblique TMJ radiographic series and a psychometric test were used in the initial diagnosis of twenty four patients presenting with pain and dysfunction of the TMJ area. It was found that the two diagnostic tests could be done practically in the dental office. The results of the two tests combined with history, and clinical findings gave the doctor the ability to make a more discriminating diagnosis. The doctor then had increased insight into the patients' expected response to treatment. He could also predict problem patients on the basis of their personality type. This gave him more control over the treatment phase and also gave him tangible evidence for discontinuing treatment in selected cases. He was thus able to approach the patient as a whole person instead of as a dental problem.
LLU Discipline
Implant Dentistry
Department
Dentistry
School
Graduate School
First Advisor
Douglas H. Morgan
Second Advisor
Bernard C. Byrd
Third Advisor
John A. Haberland
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Level
M.S.
Year Degree Awarded
1974
Date (Title Page)
6-1974
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome -- psychology
Type
Thesis
Page Count
v; 30; ii
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Woods, William A., "A Screening Psychological Evaluation of Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction or, Let's Evaluate the Personality along with the Radiographs" (1974). Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects. 1914.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/1914
Collection
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Collection Website
http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/
Repository
Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives