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MANAGEMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS AND OCCLUSION
Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion
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Sixth Edition

By
Jeffrey Okeson, DMD, Professor, Director of the Orofacial Pain Center, Director of the Division of Masticatory Function, Department of Oral Health Practice, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, KY

Description
Covering both new and proven techniques in this rapidly changing field, this bestselling book helps you provide solutions to many common occlusal and TMD problems. Clear descriptions ensure that you develop a complete understanding of normal occlusion and masticatory function allowing you to better appreciate and manage abnormal occlusion and masticatory dysfunction. With this book's conservative, cost-effective approach, you'll achieve your treatment goals while keeping the best interests of your patients in mind.


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 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


Diagnostic Algorithms for Masticatory Muscle Disorders and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 640 pages, publication date: JUN-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04614-5
ISBN-10: 0-323-04614-2
Imprint: MOSBY


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