Audio Recording

Presenter: Henry Gremillion

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a multitude of conditions that involve the temporomandibular joints, muscles of mastication and/or contiguous structures. Many TMD diagnostic subgroups share common clinical characteristics. TMD diagnosis and management has been associated with many misconceptions and much debate. It is now recognized that multiple factors are involved with the initiation and/or perpetuation of TMD. Additionally, we now have a greater appreciation for the total pain experience, including pain mechanisms/pathways and pain referral in the head and neck. The importance of individualizing diagnosis and management for optimum therapeutic outcomes is well-recognized. This course will emphasize diagnosis, non-surgical and surgical management of this challenging, yet common group of musculoskeletal disorders.