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Revision as of 10:53, 25 November 2024 (view source) Lavazza (talk \| contribs) (Created page with "{{main menu}} {{ArtBy\|autore=Gianni Frisardi}} '''Abstract:''' The article discusses the development and purpose of the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC) for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which was established to create standardized clinical case definitions with reproducibility across clinicians and researchers. The RDC project was based on empirical data from longitudinal epidemiological research and aimed to improve diagnosis, prognostic studies, and treatment...")		Latest revision as of 12:49, 25 November 2024 (view source) Lavazza (talk \| contribs)
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	A significant limitation of the RDC is its exclusion of certain instrumental diagnostic methodologies, which may restrict early differential diagnosis, especially when distinguishing between TMD and organic neurological or systemic diseases that present with similar symptoms. Despite its structured approach, the RDC is criticized for focusing too heavily on dental aspects and not considering broader medical diagnostics. The article concludes by stressing the need to integrate the RDC with a more comprehensive medical approach and presents clinical case studies to illustrate diagnostic challenges.		A significant limitation of the RDC is its exclusion of certain instrumental diagnostic methodologies, which may restrict early differential diagnosis, especially when distinguishing between TMD and organic neurological or systemic diseases that present with similar symptoms. Despite its structured approach, the RDC is criticized for focusing too heavily on dental aspects and not considering broader medical diagnostics. The article concludes by stressing the need to integrate the RDC with a more comprehensive medical approach and presents clinical case studies to illustrate diagnostic challenges.

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