Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion - E-Book : Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion - Elsevier EBook on VitalSource

Covering both new and proven techniques in this rapidly changing field, this classic text helps you provide solutions to many common occlusal and TMD problems. Clear descriptions and a new full-color design promote a complete understanding of normal, abnormal, and dysfunctional occlusal relationships and masticatory function and dysfunction. With its conservative, cost-effective approach, this book shows you how to achieve treatment goals while keeping your patients'best interests in mind. Solid foundation of the anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical aspects of the masticatory system gives you the basic foundation for clinical use. Detailed how-to information on clinical examination, data gathering, and differential diagnosis for temporomandibular disorders helps you learn to correctly plan treatment. Clinical Comment boxes give you critical thinking points and instructions on how to apply these to everyday clinical practice. NEW! Robust Q-website features an image library, case studies, and NBDE-style questions. NEW! Full-color design offers more vivid clinical photos, illustrations, and information. NEW! Major revisions to Part II with specific detail to Etiology provides more up-to-date information on this critical area. NEW! Patient education sheets include the most common TMDs. NEW! Updated treatment algorithms are included for each TMD. Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the masticatory system Functional neuroanatomy and physiology of the masticatory system Alignment and occlusion of the dentition Mechanics of mandibular movement Criteria for optimum functional occlusion Determinants of occlusal morphology Etiology and identification of functional disturbances in the masticatory system Etiology of functional disturbances in the masticatory system Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders History of and examination for temporomandibular disorders Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders Treatment of functional disturbances of the masticatory system General considerations in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders Treatment of masticatory muscle disorders Treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders Treatment of chronic mandibular hypomobility and growth disorders Occlusal appliance therapy Treatment sequencing Occlusal therapy General considerations in occlusal therapy Use of articulators in occlusal therapy Selective grinding Restorative considerations in occlusal therapy. Helps you to provide solutions to many common occlusal and TMD problems. This title provides an understanding of both normal and dysfunctional occlusal relationships and masticatory function. Introduction to the understanding of both normal and dysfunctional occlusal relationships and masticatory function