TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS. A PROBLEM-BASED APPROACH. 2ND EDITION

1 About the Book
• About temporomandibular disorders: what is a ‘TMD’?
2 Clinical Aspects of Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Classification
• The joint anatomy, histology, structure, capsule, synovial membrane and fluid, ligaments
• The intra-articular disc (meniscus)
• The bones of the temporomandibular joint
• Mandibular (jaw/masticatory) muscles
• Classification and Pathology • Diagnoses of TMDs • Further reading
3 Articulatory System Examination
• Examination of the temporomandibular joints
• Mandibular (masticatory) muscle tenderness
• Signs of bruxism
• Further reading
4 I’ve Got ‘TMJ’!
• History
• Examination
• Special tests
• Differential diagnosis
• Management
• Further reading
5 I’ve Got a Clicking Joint
• History
• Examination
• Other special tests
• Treatment
• The patient journey
• Further reading
6 I’ve Got a Locking Joint
• History
• Examination
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• TMJ locking
• Further reading
7 I’ve Got a Grating Joint
• Examination
• Diagnosis
• Treatment of pathological sequel • Further reading
8 You’ve Changed My Bite
• History
• Examination
• Treatment
• Discussion
• Further reading
9 I’ve Got Pain in My Face
• History
• Examination
• Differential diagnosis
• Treatment
• Questions to ask patients regarding pain in general
• Further reading
10 I’ve Got a Dislocated Jaw
• Examination
• Likely diagnose
• Management
• Further reading
11 My Teeth Are Worn
• History
• Examination
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Important considerations in tooth surface loss
• Further reading
12 I’ve Got a Headache
• Examination
• Radiographs
• Articulatory system exam
• Likely diagnosis
• Management
• Patient journey
• Further reading
13 I’ve Got Whiplash
• Examination
• Record keeping
• Are TMD and whiplash related?
• Likely diagnosis
• Management
• Further reading
14 What’s of Use to Me in Practice?
• Counselling and reassurance
• Drug therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Splint therapy
• Mouth prop
• Occlusal adjustments
• Orthodontic treatment and TMD
• Radiographs
• Further referral
• Further reading
15 You and the Lawyer
• Case scenario 1: note and record keeping
• Case scenario 2: a medical report request
• Case scenario 3: a disgruntled patient
• Further reading
16 The Referral Letter
• Details
• History
• Request
• Further reading
17 How to Make a Splint
• How do you make a stabilisation splint?
• Fitting a stabilisation splint
• How do you make an anterior repositioning splint?
• Further reading
18 Current knowledge of aetiology and management of Bruxism
• Bruxism and TMD
• The efficacy of botulinum toxins on bruxism
• Management of Bruxism
19 Splint therapy for the management of TMD patients: An evidence-based discussion
• The Effectiveness of Splint therapy for the Management of TMDs
• Stabilisation Splint (SS) • Occlusal splints effective for treating sleep bruxism • Anterior repositioning splint (ARPS) • Qcclusal contacts change following splint therapy • Mandibular advancement/snoring appliances 20 Patient Information
• Stabilisation splint
• Anterior repositioning splint
• General advice for patients with a TMD
• Exercise programme for patients with TMD
Appendix I Flowcharts
Appendix II Glossary of Terms
Further reading
Appendix III Short Answer Questions
Index

A valuable resource on how to diagnose and treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

The newly and thoroughly revised 2nd Edition of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Problem-Based Approach delivers a systematic and logical approach to diagnosing and treating temporomandibular disorders.

Using a case-based approach to assist readers with understanding and retention, the book discusses the practical realities of managing patients and promoting effective treatment of temporomandibular disorders. Containing full colour clinical images and diagrams throughout, the chapters include practical guides on how to make splints and samples of patient information sheets which can be used as templates. Readers will get access to topics such as:

• The clinical aspects of anatomy, function, pathology, and classification
• Differential diagnosis of temporomandibular joint problems
• Clicking joint problems and the use of preliminary investigation in disc displacement
• Temporomandibular joint locking diagnosis and treatment, including final treatment plans
• Facial pain examinations, differential diagnosis, and questions to ask patients regarding pain in general
• Headaches, worn teeth, dislocated jaws, and more issues that arise in the treatment of temporomandibular joint problems

Perfect for undergraduate dental students and general dental practitioners, the new edition of Temporomandibular Disorders is also useful to postgraduate dental students, academics, and researchers.

Authors
• M. Ziad Al-Ani is Senior Lecturer at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
• Robin J.M. Gray was a Specialist in Oral Surgery and Director of Manchester Dental Specialists. He was formerly Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of TMD Clinical Teaching and Research Services at the Department of Dental Medicine and Surgery, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Manchester, UK.