This text deals with the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of disorders of the temporomandibular joint. Chapters include the clinical assessment and investigation of the patient and the clinical conditions that are associated with TMJ disorder. Management and surgical advice are given whilst all the time a conservative approach to surgery is cautioned. The disadvantages and advantages of competing techniques are assessed and guidance as to the best approach discussed. The book should be of interest to maxillofacial surgeons, dental surgeons and plastic surgeons.
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Sprache
Verlagsort
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Editions-Typ
Illustrationen
202 illustrations (6 colour)
Maße
Höhe: 230 mm
Breite: 190 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-86542-037-3 (9780865420373)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Contents: Introduction; History of temporomandibular joint surgery; Diagnostic imaging of the temporomandibular joint; Arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint; Congenital and growth abnormalities of the temporomandibular joint; Infections of the temporomandibular joint; Ankylosis; Trauma; Mandibular dislocation; Internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint; Degenerative disease of the temporomandibular joint; Tumors of the temporomandibular joint; The relationship between pain, pathology and surgery in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders; Postoperative physical therapy; Success, failure and complications of temporomandibular joint surgery.
