This journal issue investigates the clinical complexities and diagnostic challenges associated with craniomandibular disorders during the mid-1980s. Editor Riley H. Lunn compiles research and clinical observations to address the functional relationship between the jaw, the skull, and associated musculature, providing a framework for practitioners to standardize treatment protocols. The text serves as a technical repository for the evolving understanding of temporomandibular joint dysfunction and related pain management strategies.

The content reflects the specialized, technical focus of mid-1980s dental literature, intended primarily for practicing clinicians and researchers in the field of orthodontics and oral medicine. The material provides a snapshot of the diagnostic standards and clinical methodologies prevalent during that period of dental practice.