Lecture #30 Orthodontic Therapy and TM Disorders: Maintaining a Healthy Masticatory System
Over recent years there has been significant discussion regarding orthodontic therapy and TMD. Some individuals claim that orthodontic therapy causes TMD while others say orthodontic therapy ha...
Lecture #31 Diagnostic Considerations of Non-Odontogenic Toothache
In this lecture Dr. Okeson presents information on one of the most common pain complaints in the dental office: toothache. Most toothaches have their origin in the pulpal tissues or periodontal s...
Lecture 32 The Occlusal Appliance: Science or Theory
In this lecture Dr. Okeson presents a general overview of the use of occlusal appliances in the field of dentistry. He discusses the many different types of appliances and categorizes them accord...
Lecture #33 The Use of *** in Dentistry
In this lecture Dr. Okeson explores the use of botulinum toxin for a variety of conditions that may present to the orofacial pain practitioner. He reviews the mechanism by which botulinum toxin a...