Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders

Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders, Second Edition 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. This book offers comprehensive coverage in a compact package. The book's tone is conversational, with a focus on solving TMD problems at chairside. The author's crisp, engaging writing style allows the clinician to find precise answers quickly, without wading through a morass of detail.

Features include:

• Includes Frequently Asked Questions
• Features Quick Consults, Technical Tips and Focal Points
• Covers disorders that mimic TMD and identifies factors which warrant referral
• Extensive color photographs and line drawings
• A CD accompanying the book contains
  • Recommended patient questionnaire and educational handouts (editable with Microsoft Word)
  • A 635-slide TMD course presentation (editable with PowerPoint) and accompanying student manual (editable with Microsoft Word)