Temporomandibular Disease $48.00
4 Contact Hours
Contents Outline
Introduction
 | What Clinical Conditions Are Classified as Temporomandibular |
| Disorders, and .What Occurs if These Conditions |
Are Left Untreated?
| Classification of clinical conditions |
| What occurs if these conditions are left untreated? |
What Types of Symptoms, Signs and Other Assessments Provide a Basis for Initiating Therapeutic Interventions?
What Are Effective Approaches to the Initial Management and Treatment of Patients With Various TMD Subtypes?
| Supportive patient education |
| Pharmacologic pain control |
| Physical therapy |
| Intraoral appliances |
What Are Effective Approaches to Management and Treatment of Patients With Persistent TMD Pain and Dysfunction?
| Pharmacological therapies |
| Occlusal therapies |
| Surgical approaches |
| Psychosocial issues |
What Are the Most Productive Directions for Future Research, and What Types of New Collaborations and Partnerships Should Be Developed for Pursuing These Directions?
Conclusions
Technology Assessment Panel
Speakers
References
What Is the Temporomandibular Joint?
What Are Temporomandibular Disorders?
| Myofascial pain |
| Internal derangement of the joint |
| Degenerative joint disease |
What Causes TMD?
TMD Signs and Symptoms?
Diagnosis
Treatment
If You think You Have TMD
Self-Care Tips for People With TMD
| Avoid opening the mouth too wide |
| Apply heat and cold, stretch |
| Telephone |
| Computer |
| Rest your jaw muscles and jaw joint |
| Posture |
| Leisure activities |
| Exercise |
| Manage your stress |
| Maintain good nutrition |
| Sleep |
| Avoid tobacco in all forms |
Post-test
Learning Objectives
After completing the course, you'll be able to:
1. Define temporomandibular disorders.
2. Outline clinical conditions known as TMD and describe what occurs if these conditions are left untreated.
3. List types of symptoms, signs and other assessments that would provide a basis for initiating therapeutic interventions.
4. Describe a plan for the initial management and treatment of patients with various TMD subtypes.
5. Discuss effective approaches to management and treatment of patients with persistent TMD pain and dysfunction.
6. Outline directions for future research.
7. List conditions primarily affecting the muscles of mastication and those affecting the TMJ.
8. Discuss the noninvasive and reversible therapies for the initial management and treatment of TMD, such as supportive patient education, pharmacologic pain control, physical therapy and intraoral appliances.
9. Discuss the effectiveness of pharmacologic, occlusal and surgical approaches to the treatment of persistent TMD.
10. Describe the impact of psychosocial issues on a patient with persistent TMD.
