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In a patient with TMD and pain, which is LEAST important to assess at the initial evaluation?

  1. Pain quality
  2. Pain history
  3. Record mandibular movements
  4. Type of pain
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Correct answer: A. Pain quality

  • A. CORRECT. Pain quality overlaps with type of pain and is the least uniquely useful item among these for the initial TMD workup.
  • B. INCORRECT. Pain history is essential to diagnosis.
  • C. INCORRECT. Mandibular range of motion is a core objective measure in TMD.
  • D. INCORRECT. Type of pain helps characterize the disorder.

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