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Temporomandibular Disorders: “Occlusion” Matters!
Joint Authors
de Kanter, Robert J. A. M.
Battistuzzi, Pasquale G. F. C. M.
Truin, Gert-Jan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
By analogy with the journal’s title Pain Research and Management, this review describes TMD Research and Management.
More specific are the (1) research aspects of “occlusion,” still one of the most controversial topics in TMD, and (2) as much as possible evidence-based management aspects of “TMD” for the dental practitioner.
Research.
The disorders temporomandibular dysfunction and the synonymous craniomandibular dysfunction are still being discussed intensely in the literature.
Traditionally, attention is mostly devoted to occlusion and its relationship with these disorders.
The conclusions reached are often contradictory.
Considering the definitions of temporomandibular and craniomandibular dysfunctions/disorders and “occlusion,” a possible explanation for this controversy can be found in the subsequent methodological problems of the studies.
Based on a Medline search of these terms over the past 40 years related to contemporary terms such as “Evidence Based Dentistry” and “Pyramid of Evidence,” these methodological aspects are examined, resulting in recommendations for future research and TMD-occlusal therapy.
Management.
To assist the dental practitioner in his/her daily routine to meet the modern standards of best practice, 7 guidelines are formulated that are explained and accompanied with clinical examples for an evidence-based treatment of patients with this disorder in general dental practices.
American Psychological Association (APA)
de Kanter, Robert J. A. M.& Battistuzzi, Pasquale G. F. C. M.& Truin, Gert-Jan. 2018. Temporomandibular Disorders: “Occlusion” Matters!. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212619
Modern Language Association (MLA)
de Kanter, Robert J. A. M.…[et al.]. Temporomandibular Disorders: “Occlusion” Matters!. Pain Research and Management No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212619
American Medical Association (AMA)
de Kanter, Robert J. A. M.& Battistuzzi, Pasquale G. F. C. M.& Truin, Gert-Jan. Temporomandibular Disorders: “Occlusion” Matters!. Pain Research and Management. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212619
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1212619