Clinical management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
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Clinical management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
Quintessence Pub., c1995
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Temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This comprehensive guide to all types of pain affecting the head, face, and oral cavity, including the role of the cervical spine, begins by establishing the basic science background required for diagnosis. It is suitable for both clinicians and dental students.
Table of Contents
- Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint
- the cervical spine
- mechanisms of pain
- understanding the pain patient
- general concepts of diagnosis and treatment
- disorders of the temporomandibular joint
- muscle disorders
- congenital, developmental and acquired disorders of the temporomandibular joint
- examination of the TMD patient
- radiographic evaluation of the TMJ
- magnetic resonance imaging of the temporomandibular joint
- occlusal appliance therapy
- pharmacotherapy
- overview of physical therapy modalities and procedures
- behavioural and psychosocial management
- surgery of the temporomandibular joint
- long-term management of the TMD patient
- differential diagnosis of orofacial pain
- examination procedures for orofacial pain
- orofacial pain of neurogenous origin
- headache disorders - diagnosis and management.
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