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The Clinical Management of Temporomandibular
Disorders and Occlusion, 6th Edition

by
Jeffrey P Okeson, DMD

This textbook provides step-by-step guidelines for patient
diagnosis and treatment. It has become a classic text providing
an excellent foundation for the concept of occlusion and how it
affects the temporomandibular joint. The sixth edition includes
thoroughly revised content, new photos and illustrations, and
updates on temporomandibular disorders and occlusion. The
logical and practical approach to the subject highlights each
major treatment with case reports that bring the clinical
experience to life and helps the reader grasp concepts more
clearly.
REVIEW OF 5th EDITION:
"With this textbook being in its 5th edition, it is very well-honed and up-to-date with its rich number of scientific
references for each chapter (more than 1850 references in total). The author is internationally renowned for his
knowledge and expertise in the fields of occlusion and TMD, and this is portrayed throughout the maturity and
depth of the present textbook. Complementing the text are very clear and useful black and white graphics and
illustrations, many of which are original to the illustrator, Allison Lucas Wright, while others are photographs of
actual patient cases from the author as well as from others to whom the author provides credit. Still other
illustrations and graphics are reflective of various imaging modalities of the temporomandibular joint and its
associated structures." - Journal of Prosthodontics - September 2003
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Table of Contents:

PART I: FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
1. Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the masticatory system
2. Functional neuroanatomy and physiology of the masticatory system
3. Alignment and occlusion of the dentition
4. Mechanics of mandibular movement
5. Criteria for optimum functional occlusion
6. Determinants of occlusal morphology

PART II: ETIOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUNCTIONAL
DISTURBANCES IN THE MASTICATORY SYSTEM
7. Etiology of functional disturbances in the masticatory system 8. Signs and
symptoms of temporomandibular disorders
9. History and examination for temporomandibular disorders
10. Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders

PART III: TREATMENT OF FUNCTIONAL DISTURBANCES OF THE
MASTICATORY SYSTEM
11. General considerations in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders
12. Treatment of masticatory muscle disorders
13. Treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders
14. Treatment of chronic mandibular hypomobility and growth disorders
15. Occlusal appliance therapy
16. Treatment sequencing

PART IV: OCCLUSAL THERAPY
17. General considerations in occlusal therapy
18. Use of articulators in occlusal therapy
19. Selective grinding
20. Restorative considerations in occlusal therapy

APPENDIX
SOME KEY FEATURES OF THIS TEXTBOOK:
*  Comprehensive coverage of the physical examination of the masticatory system provides an invaluable aid
in diagnosis.
*  Diagnostic algorithms for various classes of disorders serve as a road map for readers as they sort through
a patient's signs and symptoms.
*  Case examples accompany each major treatment chapter to increase understanding and relevance.
*  A thorough discussion of the etiology of temporomandibular disorders makes readers more familiar with the
causes of chronic orofacial pain.
*  Discussions of specific treatment techniques such as using muscle relaxants and bite plates highlight current
clinical studies.