Defining TM(J) Disorders course for Dental Practice
This session focusses on the nomenclature of chronic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and dysfunction as a recognisable clinical entity.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Recognise the nature of chronic and intermittent temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction
- Define the confusing taxonomy for this condition
- Recognise the wider concept implied by the term facial arthromyalgia
- Diagnose and manage facial arthromyalgia
This session describes a common chronic painful and dysfunctional orofacial condition and considers the implications of the title temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The term TMD includes unrelated joint disorders and excludes related functional pain disorders.
Before commencing this session you should have:
- Knowledge of the temporomandibular joint functional anatomy
Malcolm Harris is the Academic Lead for International Partnerships at the UCLAN Institute for Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education. He is also Emeritus Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, at University College London.
$71.10
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