Common TMJ and Jaw Problems That Can Affect Outcomes In Comprehensive Aesthetic Dentistry
Identify the most common TMJ problems, ages of occurrence, and associated dentofacial and occlusal deformities. Understand the pathophysiology of the common TMJ disorders as well as the adverse and progressive affects on facial balance and aesthetics, occlusion, jaw relationships, masticatory and TMJ dysfunction, joint noises, pain, headaches, and ear symptoms.
Many TMJ conditions can create dentofacial deformities, malocclusion, TMJ and myofascial pain, headaches, jaw and joint dysfunction, and disability for our patients. Some of these conditions can also cause progressive and unfavorable changes in the occlusion and jaw alignment. This presentation will improve the clinicians' ability to recognize the most common TMJ conditions that can adversely affect patient treatment, understand the patho-physiology behind these TMJ diseases, and be aware of the surgical options for correction of specific TMJ pathologies to provide improved and predictable functional and aesthetic treatment outcomes.