Management of temporomandibular disorders and occlusion
By: Jeffrey P. Okeson
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Elsevier/Mosby
Published: 2013
Place of publication: St. Louis, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 488
ISBN-13: 9780323082204
Subjects: Malocclusion; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; Dental Occlusion
Description: 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. 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.
Table of contents: title: Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the masticatory system; title: Functional neuroanatomy and physiology of the masticatory system; title: Alignment and occlusion of the dentition; title: Mechanics of mandibular movement; title: Criteria for optimum functional occlusion; title: Determinants of occlusal morphology; title: Etiology and identification of functional disturbances in the masticatory system; title: Etiology of functional disturbances in the masticatory system; title: Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders; title: History of and examination for temporomandibular disorders; title: Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders; title: Treatment of functional disturbances of the masticatory system; title: General considerations in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders; title: Treatment of masticatory muscle disorders; title: Treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders; title: Treatment of chronic mandibular hypomobility and growth disorders; title: Occlusal appliance therapy; title: Treatment sequencing; title: Occlusal therapy; title: General considerations in occlusal therapy; title: Use of articulators in occlusal therapy; title: Selective grinding; title: Restorative considerations in occlusal therapy.