Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and Management

The book is about temporomandibular joint and it management as it is complex nature of temporomandibular joint and oral facial pain requires a. multidisciplinary team and management .The oral mechanism consists primarily of the temporomandibular joint ,the teeth,their supporting structures and the muscles of mastication.When the entire masticatory system is healthy and there is a harmony of form and function and the relationships are stable the treatment can be considered "complete".Temporomandibular disorders include a wide spectrum of specific and non specific disorders that produce symptom of pain and dysfunction of muscles of mastication and TMJ.So to establishment of definitive goals is the foundation for complete dentistry .If the goal is clear enough,it can be visualised and facts must be visualise .A good rule is to avoid starting any treatment until the desired result can be clearly visualised.Complete dentistry has four comprehensive goalsØ Optimum oral health Ø Anatomic harmony Ø Functional harmony Ø Occlusal harmonyThese therapies include occlusal, behavioural, physical, and pharmacological treatments. There are no studies that show which therapy is superior to others