Lecture # 1
“An Introduction to Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain: Understanding the Problems.”
(46 minutes) (2005)
In this introductory lecture, Dr Okeson presents an overview of orofacial pain and why it is often misdiagnosised and
mismanaged. He discusses our present information base and the varying degree of scientific support. Often, our
treatment strategies are based on our most familiar techniques and not always on the patient’s needs. Understanding
the global picture of orofacial pain is the beginning of helping your patients. In order to be successful we must first
consider all the possible conditions that your patient may have when he or she presents to your office. From these
possibilities comes the selection of the proper diagnosis that leads to the most successful treatment strategy.
Knowing the complete picture reduces confusion and helps the clinician find his or her appropriate role in
management.
mismanaged. He discusses our present information base and the varying degree of scientific support. Often, our
treatment strategies are based on our most familiar techniques and not always on the patient’s needs. Understanding
the global picture of orofacial pain is the beginning of helping your patients. In order to be successful we must first
consider all the possible conditions that your patient may have when he or she presents to your office. From these
possibilities comes the selection of the proper diagnosis that leads to the most successful treatment strategy.
Knowing the complete picture reduces confusion and helps the clinician find his or her appropriate role in
management.
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