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Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders, Second Edition is a four-color, softcover handbook of information on temporomandibular disorders, 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. The book's tone is conversational, with a focus 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.

Features include:

• Includes Frequently Asked Questions
• Features Quick Consults, Technical Tips and Focal Points
• Covers disorders that mimic TMD and identifies factors which 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)

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Very handy
Very well organized, such that finding information is very easy. The content is very applicable and useful. Four starts just becauseI find the "quick consult" points unnecessary as the text is quite well put together and the information is easy to find - just picky, I guess.

This is the best TMD book I have ever read!
It is an outstanding evidence-based clinical guide explicitly recommending how dentists can diagnose and best treat the multitude of variances we see among TMD patients.  General dentists can proficiently treat the great majority of TMD patients and Dr. Wright warns to consider referral for the specific situations in which the patient's condition is beyond most general dentist's expertise.  I highly recommend all general dentists read this book! ... Read more

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Goteborg Univ., Sweden. Text on understanding, diagnosing, and managing the majority of patients with TMD signs and symptoms. Discusses when the patient should be referred to other therapists. Topics include epidemiologic studies, etiology, disorders of the TMJ, Bruxism, tooth wear, treatment modalities, and case studies. For dentists. DNLM: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders--therapy. ... Read more

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Temporomandibular joints are vulnerable to extrinsic and intrinsic influences, which may be expressed as pain in parts of the head and neck and may be accompanied by alterations in mandibular movement. The first edition of this text articulated a case for scientific discretion in dealing in dealing with pain and dysfunction of the joint. Recent advances in understanding different pain responses and neurophysiologic processes, mean that new diagnostic approaches and patient management strategies can be proposed. The second edition reconciles the latest scientific evidence with clinical prudence. ... Read more

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A report on current research and treatment in craniomandibular disorders. Based on clinical experience, research and reviews of current literature, the Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders presents current guidelines for dental practitioners on evaluating, diagnosing and treating CDM patients. ... Read more

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From the publisher of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome (over 100,000 copies sold) comes this indispensable guide for TMJ (temporomandibular joint pain) sufferers and their caregivers. With a comprehensive study of symptoms - from locked jaws, severe headaches, and joint pain to nausea, dizziness, and even loss of hearing - this book is a must for people who want to take an active role in their healing. ... Read more

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Excellent Resource
My health insurance provider does not cover the thousands of dollars of TMJ therapy my doctor recommended.This book gave me the background necessary to improve my pain symptoms on my own, understand my condition more fully and be more empowered and knowledgeable about the medical care I choose to pay for.

I wrote a book review which goes into more detail [...]

If you have TMJ Disorder, I highly recommend this book
I bought this book several years ago while I was in the midst of a terrible bout with jaw pain.During this time, I searched the Internet for help and stumbled across the story of a woman who claimed that following the advice in this book cured her of TMJ disorder.

Based on this story, I bought the book and faithfully followed a series of jaw exercises and relaxation techniques outlined in the book.Within a few weeks of doing these exercises and techniques, my jaw quit hurting.Headaches I'd been getting also went away.

So, this book comes from my highest recommendation.

Doug Fogel, [...]

Interesting
There aren't doctors who can provide with all the information in this book. I'm glad I found it. I'm glad is helping me to understand my sickness and to get away from pain.

Fibromyalgia Help?

I am an expert in the subjects being covered.A PhD. in the field and 61 years of experience working with people who suffer,as I do.
The book is a waste of hope,time and money..thus bringing on more depression in my patients.So sad.
Dr.Daniels

tnord
I am 53 yr old female who has suffered with TMJ/whiplash, since I was 21.This book helped me more than any PT or splint (I've gone thru 4).I would also recommend finding a dentist who makes the NTI-tss it blocks the temporalis muscles and the trigeminal nerve.Good Luck. ... Read more

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Univ. of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento. Concise text of bone and joint lesions with emphasis on radiologic and histopathologic approaches. Halftone and color images and illustrations. For radiologists and pathologist. DNLM: Bone Neoplasms--diagnosis. ... Read more

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Bones and joints are always under mechanical loading a key concept in understanding bone metabolism. Among the most common diseases of bones and joints in the elderly are osteoporosis and joint osteoarthritis. Dynamic changes in mechanical loading give rise to problems resulting in stenosis of the spinal column at the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar levels. Mechanical loading also accelerates joint destruction caused by inflammation from such conditions as chronic rheumatoid arthritis. An understanding of mechanical loading is essential therefore to clinicians, basic researchers, and engineers working with bones and joints. Providing up-to-date research and clinical findings, the contents of this volume are from the papers, symposia, and special lectures presented at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Meeting of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association in Niigata, in October 1997. ... Read more

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Nitric oxide research has emerged as one of the most important new areas in bone and joint diseases. This book is the first to bring together current knowledge on the actions of nitric oxide and its role in such common diseases as arthritis and osteoporosis. The volume introduces the basic biology and biochemistry of nitric oxide, the immune response, and bone biology.While doing so, it reviews in depth the facts we know today and the future promise of this exciting area of research.Throughout the book, the authors emphasize potential new treatments that exploit our understanding of the role of nitric oxide in bone and joint disease. This resource will give scientists and clinicians unique insight into this increasingly important area of research. ... Read more

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Author is formerly from Univ. of Alberta, Canada. Manual presenting principles and methodology of assessing joint range of motion and manual muscle strength for the head, neck, trunk, and extremities. Includes 200 new photographs and two-tone illustrations. Previous edition: c1989. Wire-spiral binding. DNLM: Musculoskeletal Diseases--diagnosis. ... Read more

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Book Review
I received all my books I ordered and they were on time. Not to mention that they were a whole lot cheaper than at the school book store!

Somebody PLEASE write a better manual muscle testing book!
I am an occupational therapy student currently taking Functional Anatomy.This is the assigned book for the course.It is EXTREMELY difficult to follow.It has ridiculously few pictures.There must be a better book out there for manual muscle testing.Our whole class (50 OTs and PTs) have complained about this book. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from UXL Complete Health Resource, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 660 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.This award-winning resource covers the causes symptoms, diagnoses, tests, treatments and prognoses of 140 health problems; the main systems of the human body, including the circulatory system, the endocrine system, special senses and much more; and a detailed examination of nutrition, and medical and mental health issues. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 799 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health.
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Temporomandibular diseases and disorders, commonly referred to as 'TMJ', represent a family of complex and poorly understood health problems manifested by pain in and around the jaw and associated muscles, and limitations in the ability to make the normal movements of speech, facial expression, eating, chewing, and swallowing. One of the critical needs in this field is to develop scientifically validated guidelines for their diagnosis. In "Advancing Diagnostic Approaches for TMJ Disorders", scientists from different disciplines collaborate to provide an understanding of the needs and challenges currently faced in the diagnosis of temporomandibular diseases and disorders. Papers in this volume assess current methods and explore new ways to define the TMJ vulnerable population through the utilization of new and emerging technologies provided through bioengineering, bioimaging, and computational biology. ... Read more