Management of temporomandibular disorders and occlusion
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Management of temporomandibular disorders and occlusion
Mosby, c2003
5th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Providing step-by-step guidelines for patient diagnosis and treatment, this superb text remains an excellent foundation for the concept of occlusion and how it affects the temporomandibular joint. The fifth edition includes thoroughly revised content, new photos and illustrations, and updates on temporomandibular disorders and occlusion. The logical and practical approach to the subject highlights each major treatment with a case that brings the clinical experience to life, and helps the reader grasp concepts more clearly.
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 optimum functional occlusion 6. Determinants of occlusal morphology PART II: ETIOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUNCTIONAL DISTURBANCES IN THE MASTICATORY SYSTEM 7. Etiology of functional disturbances in the masticatory system 8. Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders 9. History 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
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