Temporomandibular Disorders A Translational Approach From Basic Science to Clinical Applicability /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Gremillion, Henry A. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Klasser, Gary D. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Subjects: Dentistry.; Oral surgery.; Maxillofacial surgery.; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

This book acquaints the reader with the basic science principles needed in order to understand temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) with a view to helping practitioners manage individuals with TMDs in accordance with the tenets of evidence-based dental medicine. The opening chapters provide essential...

Table of Contents:

• Fundaments and Principles: Embryology of the Masticatory System
• Anatomy of the Masticatory System
• Physiology of the Masticatory System. Normal Function of the Masticatory System: Muscles
• TM Joints. Dysfunction of the Masticatory System: Muscles
• TM Joints. Management Principles: Muscles
• TM Joints
• Psychosocial Considerations.