The management experiences, needs and preferences of individuals seeking care for persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders: A qualitative study.

Strategies to improve healthcare navigation are needed for those wanting help for intra-articular TMD. Within management, a person-centred approach is encouraged. Practitioners should respect individuals' specific needs and preferences, and address underlying management expectations, to facilitate positive care experiences. Consideration of symptoms other than pain in intra-articular TMD populations is paramount.