Evolution of TMD nomenclature
| Year | Named syndrome and references | Abbreviation(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1934,1937,1939 | Costen’s (Costen) syndrome123 | None |
| 1948 | Temporomandibular joint overclosure4 | TMJ |
| 1955 | TM pain-dysfunction syndrome of Schwartz5 6 | PDS, TMPDS |
| 1959 | Temporomandibular joint dysfunction7 | TMD |
| 1963 | Temporomandibular syndrome8 | TMS |
| 1969 | Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome9 | MPD, MPDS |
| 1973 | Mandibular pain dysfunction syndrome10 | MDS |
| 1973 | Temporomandibular joint pain dysfunction syndrome11 | TMJ - PDS |
| 1989 | Mandibular whiplash12 | None |
| 1990 | Craniomandibular disorder13 | CMD |
| 1992 | TM pain and dysfunction syndrome14 | TMPDS |
| 1993 | TMJ/whiplash15 | None |