Anatomical knowledge and clinical evaluation of the muscles of mastication.
In this survey, we identify the positive role that an instructional anatomy course has prior to a workshop on temporomandibular dysfunction. Not only did it result in enhanced clinical evaluation of the muscles of mastication acquired by the participants, but it also approximated the skills of dental and medical practitioners.
Kieser
J A
JA
Department of Oral Sciences and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. jules.kieser@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
Herbison
G P
GP
D000715:Anatomy / Q000193:education; D003625:Data Collection; D003813:Dentistry / Q000592:standards; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000592:standards; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009520:New Zealand; D011361:Professional Competence; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis