Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery • NEET MDS
Internal derangement = disc displacement.
With reduction = click on opening.
Without reduction = lock = limited opening.
Wilkes classification = 5 stages progressive.
Arthrocentesis = simplest surgical treatment lavage.
Arthroscopy = minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic.
Crepitus = osteoarthritis degenerative changes.
Condylectomy = ankylosis treatment.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall TMJ Disorders concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.