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TMJ Disorder - Part 1: Understanding TMD & Proper Diagnosis
Educational Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the common signs and symptoms of TMD and what they mean.
- Describe what to look for and how it ties in to the patient’s signs and symptoms of TMD.
- Recognize what caused each patient’s TMD symptoms and how their disorder evolved over time.
- Determine the most appropriate course of treatment.
- Identify the red flags and avoid problems.
- Design a personalized treatment protocol for TMD patients specific to your own office.
Abstract
The TMJ Disorder Controversy - Cause, Effect, Diagnosis, and Treatment
There is an ongoing debate among healthcare professionals about the best methods for diagnosing, classifying, and treating TMD symptoms. According to statistics, about 12% of people have TMD, but I believe that number to be much higher. The main reason for this is that there is contention regarding treatment, efficacy, etiology, and psychological factors. There are also too many remedies that don’t lead to results at all. The truth is, most people suffering with TMD go to their doctor, then to dentist, to chiropractor, to osteopath, to massage therapist, to neurologist, and ENT, only to be given prescriptions that don’t do anything to resolve their chronic pain.
TMJ Disorder, in most cases, can be treated. Understanding etiology, causality, multi-factor influences, and past orthodontic and dental treatments, can lead to a clear diagnosis, recognition of the root cause, and an appropriate treatment plan. And 95% of these patients can be helped and treated in our dental practice provided we understand what caused their symptoms to begin and how to look for signs.
In order to solve our patients’ challenges and create an appropriate diagnosis, we first need to see the signs, understand their history, and read between the lines of what their muscles and jaw are telling us. Putting it all together in a systematic manner leads to a clear diagnosis and a proper treatment plan.
This webinar focuses on the causes of TMD, common signs and symptoms and what they mean, the imaging that is needed to confirm diagnosis, and the step-by-step treatment solutions to help TMD patients out of their chronic debilitating pain.
Part 1 of the webinar develops the skills to understand and diagnose various types of TMD challenges and understand the cause and etiology of various types of TMJ disorders. Part 2 of the webinar goes in-depth to develop the skills to design appliances to manage all types of TMD patients, and to learn to treatment plan for long-term restorative solutions to bring these patients to health.
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Author Bio
Dr. Agatha Bis
Dr. Agatha Bis graduated from the University of Toronto with a chemistry science degree, and obtained a DDS from the University of Western Ontario.
Dr. Bis is focused on enhancing dental practice growth, success, and long-term health through systemization and implementation of advanced dental technology.
Dr. Bis has a deep clinical interest in TMD and complex or mutilated dentition patients and has incorporated digital technology to help her guide the process of restoring such cases from start to finish. Her passion for inspiring others to reach and exceed their goals and expectations is remarkable.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of 3Shape. Dr. Agatha Bis is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, 3Shape. Dr. Agatha Bis may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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