Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion - E-Book: Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion - E-Book

by Jeffrey P. Okeson DMD

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323242080
Publisher:	Mosby, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/16/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	504
File size:	86 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Jeffrey P Okeson has dedicated his career to educating students, residents and clinicians in the areas of occlusion, temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. He has been a full-time faculty member at the University of Kentucky for 45 years. He is recognized worldwide as an authority in the field of TMD and orofacial pain, lecturing in every state in the USA and 59 different foreign countries.

Table of Contents

Part I: FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY

1. Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Masticatory System

2. Functional Neuroanatomy and Physiology of the Masticatory System

3. Alignment and Occlusion of the Dentition

4. Mechanics of Mandibular Movement

5. Criteria for Optimal Functional Occlusion

6. Determinants of Occlusal Morphology

Part II: ETIOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUNCTIONAL DISTURBANCES IN THE MASTICATORY SYSTEM

7. Causes of Functional Disturbances in the Masticatory System

8. Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders

9 History of and Examination for Temporomandibular Disorders

10. Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders

Part III: TREATMENT OF FUNCTIONAL DISTURBANCES OF THE MASTICATORY SYSTEM

11. General Considerations in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders

12. Treatment of Masticatory Muscle Disorders

13. Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

14. Treatment of Chronic Mandibular Hypomobility and Growth Disorders

15. Occlusal Appliance Therapy

16. Treatment Sequencing

Part IV: OCCLUSAL THERAPY

17. General Considerations in Occlusal Therapy

18. Use of Articulators in Occlusal Therapy

19. Selective Grinding

20. Restorative Considerations in Occlusal Therapy

Appendix

Editorial Reviews

This book is in its third edition (first published in 1985). It is intended to review the anatomic and physiological bases of temporomandibular dysfunction and occlusion as well as provide guidance in diagnosis and treatment. The purpose of this book is, first, to provide a practical approach to understanding masticatory function and the relationship to temporomandibular dysfunction; and second, to provide a step-by-step guide for patient diagnosis and treatment. This text successfully offers a concise and logically formatted review of a complex and often misunderstood area of dentistry. The author does not specifically identify a target audience, but it appears to be practitioners of restorative dentistry and prosthodontics as well as students at the resident/graduate level. This text is too advanced for use at the undergraduate level. This author is unknown to the reviewer. However, the command of the subject matter demonstrated in the text suggests credible authority. The illustrations (diagrams, drawings, and black-and-white photographs) are typically of adequate quality and quantity for the subject matter. Some photographs demonstrating material on occlusion lack sufficient detail to complement text description. The text is very well and often heavily referenced using the latest literature. A very useful appendix is included, demonstrating in flow chart format the decision making process in diagnosis and treatment for all of the muscular and joint pathologies. The overall appearance of the book is adequate for subject matter presented and in keeping with other similar books currently on the market. This is a well written and organized book that should serve as an excellentreference resource for the complex field of occlusion and temporomandibular dysfunction. The addition of references describing the most up-to-date research in the field suggests value for the new edition.

Joseph A. Toljanic