A quick, systematic and logical approach to diagnosing and treatingtemporomandibular disorders (TMD), this latest book in the DentalUpdate series is an essential clinical companion for dentalstudents and practising dentists. Starting with an overview of thebasic principles of TMD, such as the anatomy of thetemporomandibular joint and its physiology and pathology inrelation to clinical treatment, the book goes on to present therealities of managing patients, using a case-based approach to helpreaders understand and engage with the information. Each later chapter presents a different problemin the form of a case study, and each study features a systematicapproach to aid learning.
Temporomandibular Disorders: A Problem-Based Approachpromotes learning as a dynamic process of active involvement. Itencourages valuation by self-assessment with questions at the endof the book, and a unique link to an online interactive quiz wherereaders can test their knowledge of TMD. The final chapters includepractical guides of how to make splints and samples of patientinformation sheets that can be used as templates. The book isillustrated in full colour, with helpful clinical images anddiagrams.
KEY FEATURES
* Uses a case-based approach to promote effective management ofTMD
* Covers basic scientific background as well as clinicalscenarios
* Addresses not only 'why' but also'how' with a highly practical focus
* Includes a unique link to an online interactive quiz (visitwww.wiley.com/go/gray)
* Contains many full colour clinical images and diagrams
Robin Gray
Dentistry Mundheilkunde Mundheilkunde / Anatomie u. Physiologie Oral Anatomy & Physiology Zahnmedizin