Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders, Third Edition is a handbook of information on temporomandibular disorders and 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. In a conversational tone, Dr. Wright focuses 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.
Changes to this third edition include: integration of sleep apnea with TMD (including graphs from studies about TMD aggravation and occlusal changes from oral sleep apnea appliances); expansion of the Topical Medications section including new topical medications (including efficacy graphs); expansion of the Nutritional Supplements section (including efficacy graphs); techniques for preventing TMD aggravation from dental treatment; more tables summarizing material; updated patient handouts; revised terminology to correspond with the newly recommended terminology; and completely updated references.
Features include:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Quick Consults, Technical Tips, and Focal Points
- Disorders that mimic TMD and factors that 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)
