Clinical Statistical Evaluation of New-patients at Temporomandibular Disorders Clinic of Kyushu Dental College Hospital

Abstract

159 patients who visited the Temporomandibular Disorders Clinic of Kyushu Dental College Hospital from April 1st, 2003 to March 31st, 2004, were evaluated their gender, age, chief complaint, type of disorders, treatment method, and treatment term. The number of patients decreased comparing with last year. Ratio of male to female was 1:3.4. Their chief complaints were matched to pathophysiology of each TMD type. It was thought that we have to apply physiotherapy much more in combination with other treatment methods.