Temporomandibular Disorders in Primary Dental Care: The Clinical Guide

This comprehensive guide equips the reader with a sound knowledge of TMD and is a must-have for all dental professionals involved in the care of TMD, especially general dental practitioners and early core trainees in dentistry. This book guides readers in the diagnosis and management of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), which commonly present in the dental setting. The book covers both functional anatomy and classification, as well as the psychological aspects of Temporomandibular Disorders. Detailed, practically oriented information is provided on examination protocols, including pain assessment and detection of TMD "red flags" in the patient’s history and examination. The central part of the text is dedicated to management and case histories. Readers will learn about the role of physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical management strategies. This comprehensive guide equips the reader with a sound knowledge of TMD and is a must-have for all dental professionals involved in the care of TMD, especially general dental practitioners and early core trainees in dentistry. This book guides readers in the diagnosis and management of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), which commonly present in the dental setting. The book covers both functional anatomy and classification, as well as the psychological aspects of Temporomandibular Disorders. Detailed, practically oriented information is provided on examination protocols, including pain assessment and detection of TMD "red flags" in the patient’s history and examination. The central part of the text is dedicated to management and case histories. Readers will learn about the role of physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical management strategies. This comprehensive guide equips the reader with a sound knowledge of TMD and is a must-have for all dental professionals involved in the care of TMD, especially general dental practitioners and early core trainees in dentistry.