A functional approach to the TMJ disorders.
This manuscript describes our conservative approach to treatment of TMJ disorders. The method we use had been suggested by Rocabado - its aims are: joint distraction by the elimination of compression, restoration of physiologic articular rest, mobilization of the soft tissues, and whenever possible, to improve the condyle-disk-glenoid fossa relationship. To support these claims two clinical cases are presented where the non-invasive therapy was successful. The results obtained confirm the validity of this functional approach.
Centro ATM e Postura, Professore a contratto di Gnatologia Clinica, Università degli Studi di Siena. francescodeo@tiscalinet.it
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D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000473:pathology; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D020247:Myofunctional Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D011312:Pressure; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000473:pathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy*