Behavioral and psychological approaches are emphasized.
Studies range from laboratory studies of oral behaviors to multicenter randomized clinical trials.
The effects of age and and orthognathic surgery on TMD and oral function are an additional interest. A particular strength of this laboratory is that it is administratively linked to the Facial Pain Clinic, thus has access to a large population of patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. Rugh, J. D., B. J. Woods, and L. Dahlstrom. Rugh, J. D. and L. Dahlstrom. Craniofacial Growth Series, Vol. 29, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, pp.