The Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders is a four-color, softcover handbook of information on temporomandibular disorders, an array of medical and dental conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles, and contiguous structures.

The book provides evidence-based, clinically practical information that allows dentists to diagnose TMD accurately, rule out disorders that mimic TMD (that is, make a differential diagnosis), and provide effective therapy for most patients.

The Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders offers comprehensive coverage in a compact package. The book’s tone is conversational, with a focus on solving TMD problems at chairside. It allows the clinician to find precise answers quickly.

Features include:

• Frequients asked questions
• Quick consults, technical tips and focal points
• Coverage of disorders that mimic TMD and identification of factors which warrant referral
• Color photographs and line drawings

Contents

Initial Evaluation

1. Patient interview
2. Review of the "Initial Patient Questionnaire"
3. Clinical examination
4. Imaging
5. TMD diagnostic categories
6. Contributing factors

Common Acute TMD Conditions and Treatments

7. TMD secondary to trauma
8. TMS secondary to dental treatment
9. Lateral pterygoid myospasm
10. Acute TMD disc displacement without reduction
11. TMJ dislocation

Occlusal Appliance Therapy

12. Stabilization appliance
13. Anterior positioning appliance

Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach

14. Self-management therapy
15. Physical medicine
16. Cognitive-behavioral intervention
17. Pharmacological management
18. Other dental procedures
19. Integrating multidisciplinary therapies

Case Scenarios

18 case scenarios

Appendices
Index

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