Art-Based Pain Assessment Tool in Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

This is the conventional diagnostic and management approach for TMD, focusing on physical evaluation and symptom tracking without the use of any visual or art-based tools. It serves as the baseline for comparison in this study.

This approach involves showing patients three expressive paintings and asking them to select the one that best resonates with them. A guided interview follows, using the artwork to explore the patient's pain characteristics, emotional impact, and functional limitations. This method aims to provide a richer, more personalized understanding of the patient's pain experience.