Featuring contributions from 45 world-renowned researchers and clinicians in the TMD and orofacial pain field, this comprehensive and medically based book presents current and emerging research on TMDs. In contrast to outdated paradigms that center on abnormalities of dental occlusion as the primary etiopathogenetic factor, this book presents TMDs as a major cause of orofacial pain that requires an interdisciplinary approach and thorough biopsychosocial assessment. The authors address the complex group of pathologies that affect the masticatory system through a systematic discussion of anatomy, classification, etiology, diagnosis, and interdisciplinary management. The twofold emphasis on clinical significance and strong supporting evidence makes this book a useful guide for everyday decision making and treatment planning as well as an essential read for all healthcare professionals who want to better understand what is and is not effective in the treatment of TMDs.

Contents

Part I: Fundamentals
1. Anatomy of the TMJ and Masticatory Muscles—A. Bermejo-Fenoll
2. TMD Classification and Epidemiology—D. Manfredini and L. Guarda Nardini
3. TMD as a Chronic Pain Disorder—T. Suvinen

Part II: Etiology
4. Etiopathogenesis of Muscle Disorders—G.M. Murrary and C.C. Peck
5. Etiopathogenesis of TMJ Disc Displacements—D. Paesani
6. TMJ Osteoarthritis—D.W. Nitzan and A. Roisentul
7. Bruxism and TMDs—D. Manfredini and F. Lobbezoo
8. Future Perspectives in TMD Pathophysiology—R. Peretta and D. Manfredini

Part III: Diagnosis
9. Introduction to TMD Diagnosis—D. Manfredini
10. Clinical Assessment—M. Schmitter
11. Psychosocial Assessment—D. Manfredini
12. Imaging of the TMJ—A. Petersson
13. Instrumental Approach—K. Baba, Y. Ono, and G. T. Clark
14. Fibromyalgia—K. Sipliä
15. Differential Diagnosis of Orofacial Pain—R.M.A. Leeson
16. Headache and TMDs—F. Mongini
17. Relationship between Otologic and TMD Symptoms—E.F. Wright
18. Malocclusion and Body Posture—A. Michelotti and M. Farella
19. Perspectives in Clinical Diagnosis of TMDs—R. Emshoff

Part IV: Management
20. Fundamentals of TMD Management—D. Manfredini
21. Behavioral Treatment Approaches to TMJ and Muscle Disorders—R.J. Gatchel
22. Physical Therapy—P. Nicolakis, V. Fialka-Moser
23. Pharmacologic Management—C.M. Rizzatti-Barbosa and M.C. Riberio-Dasilva
24. Occlusal Therapy of Temporomandibular Pain—J.C. Türp and H.J. Schindler
25. Placebo Effect—G. Mauro, G.M. Macaluso, C.S. Greene, G. Goddard, and E. Manfredi
26. TMJ Arthrocentesis—L. Guarda Nardini And G. Ferronato
27. TMJ Major Surgery—G. Dimitroulis
28. Prosthetic Rehabilitation in TMD Management—J.A. De Boever, A. De Laat
29. Orthodontics in TMD Management—D.J. Rinchuse and S. Kandasamy
30. Management of Bruxism—E. Winocur and F. Lobbezoo
31. Integration of Research in Clinical Practice—D. Manfredini
32. Ethical and Legal Considerations—M.B. Bucci
33. Treatment of TMD: Think Twice!—F. Lobbezoo, C.M. Visscher, and M. Naeije

512 pp; 320 color illus
ISBN 978-1-85097-199-3