Occlusal Splints for Painful Craniomandibular Dysfunction

Therapy for painful craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) is a field of  dentistry that is quite different from traditional subjects in dental  medicine (eg, periodontics, restorative dentistry, or oral surgery). In  these subject areas, innovation essentially means adapting clinical  procedures to new technologies, such as the use of digital resources.  However, better basic treatment of CMD cases cannot be achieved simply  by better technique but by a new way of thinking that emphasizes  patients, their suffering, and what they tell their dentists. Therefore,  this book offers a clear guide to help practitioners address the issue  of CMD in theory and practice and provide their CMD patients with the  best possible treatment. The book is split into two parts: first a  practical guide to the basic treatment of CMD patients, followed by  chapters that build on that basic knowledge by exploring scientific and  theoretical principles in more depth. The two parts complement each  other to form a rounded and complete picture. A series of detailed  charts, diagrams, and sample forms are included to supplement the  important history-taking section, and chapters on splint fabrication and  rehabilitation include step-by-step photographs. The book concludes  with chapters on neurobiology to discuss CMDs and their treatment at an  anatomical level for a more thorough understanding.