Citation

Al-Ani Z. Prim. Dent. J. 2023; 12(1): 79-84.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Royal College of Surgeons of England Faculty of General Dental Practitioners)

DOI

10.1177/20501684231154952

PMID

36916625

Abstract

Data from the literature on temporomandibular disorder (TMD) amplification or exacerbation in whiplash injuries is quite discordant. Substantial controversy exists regarding the incidence, prevalence, proposed mechanism of injury, clinical characteristics, and prognosis of TMDs due to whiplash.This article describes this controversy and presents findings from contemporary literature.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Prevalence; road traffic accidents; *Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/diagnosis/etiology/therapy; *Whiplash Injuries/complications/diagnosis; cervical extension and flexion; Temporomandibular disorders; whiplash; whiplash-associated TMD