Naslov
Temporomandibular disorders - truths and misconceptions

Autori
Alajbeg, Iva

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
South European Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research / Lauc, Tomislav - Zagreb, 2014, 27-27

Skup
2nd International Congress of Croatian Society of Orthodontics "Excelence in Orthodontics"

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 24.09.2014. - 27.09.2014

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Pozvano predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
temporomandibularni poremećaji; smjernice za liječenje
(temporomandibular disorders; guidelines for treatment)

Sažetak
Recognition and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is still a problem, mainly because the term encompassed many symptoms of different etiology. Classification on joint and muscle disorders alleviated the diagnosis and treatment of TMD. However, in the absence of a validated pathophysiological model, there is still need for acquiring new knowledge. Furthermore, the diagnosis and treatment of TMD usually require a multidisciplinary approach. Orthodontic treatment is sometimes associated with the occurence of signs and symptoms of TMD. The recent scientific literature, however, considers such association unfounded, and some clinical studies even show reduction in TMD symptoms due to orthodontic treatment. Beside causing confusion in scientific world, such contradictory information create problems to practitioners in their daily work when treating patients suffering from orofacial pain. Through the presentation of clinical cases, this lecture will try to answer how to clearly recognize the signs of TMD as well as patients who are at increased risk of their occurrence. In a simple manner, accessible to the practitioner, it will describe the procedures and guidelines that are recommended for treating these disorders with an emphasis on the description of occlusal splints fabrication.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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