Understanding the anatomy and biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint is essential for proper
management. The clinician cannot successfully treat a “disorder” if he or she does not understand “order”. In
this presentation Dr. Okeson reviews the basic anatomy of the TMJ and how it functions. The clinician must
understand and appreciate basic orthopedic principles that relate to all synovial joints. The functional
relationships of bones, ligaments, discs and muscles are described in an orthopedic manner that emphasizes
the clinical importance of each and how they relate to your patient’s complaints. When a patient reports to
your office with a “dysfunction” your treatment is designed to bring about normal “function”. The clinician,
therefore, must have a sound understanding of normal to be successful. In this presentation, Dr. Okeson
reviews the information needed to understand how this most complicated joint functions.
management. The clinician cannot successfully treat a “disorder” if he or she does not understand “order”. In
this presentation Dr. Okeson reviews the basic anatomy of the TMJ and how it functions. The clinician must
understand and appreciate basic orthopedic principles that relate to all synovial joints. The functional
relationships of bones, ligaments, discs and muscles are described in an orthopedic manner that emphasizes
the clinical importance of each and how they relate to your patient’s complaints. When a patient reports to
your office with a “dysfunction” your treatment is designed to bring about normal “function”. The clinician,
therefore, must have a sound understanding of normal to be successful. In this presentation, Dr. Okeson
reviews the information needed to understand how this most complicated joint functions.
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Lecture # 2
“The Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Temporomandibular Joint.”
(47 minutes) (2005)
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