Joint Noises are evidence of a change in the relationship between the disc and the head of the condyle int he Temporomandibular joint. Disc position is an important diagnostic finding that assesses Read More
Doppler Auscultation
For more As part of a complete joint & muscle exam joint auscultation is necessary. We need to be able to answer the question "Where is the disc relative to Read More
Doppler Joint Auscultation
A critical piece of joint diagnosis is being able to differentiate the sounds we hear using auscultation. Based on the way load is applied in varying positions we know that in a seated condylar Read More
Diagnosing Ligament Laxity in The TMJ
In a previous post this year I talked about patients who are at risk of developing a "pop or click" and the importance of identifying this risk. This video clip is a segment of the first session of Read More
Joint load & Occlusal Contacts: Part Two
In Part two I continue the conversation about the relationship between the joint load and the occlusal contacts we create when we design an occlusion. That occlusion can be transitional on an Read More
Joint Load & Occlusal Contacts: Part One
Designing the occlusion for a patient with a history of joint issues can be challenging. Understanding where the disc is in relation to the head on the condyle in intercuspal position and excursions Read More
Is Your Patient At Risk of Developing a “Pop” or “Click
Today is the first session of the "Occlusal Diagnosis: Identifying Risk" online seminar and the topic will be joint diagnosis. It can be a challenging situation when a patient suddenly develops a Read More
Joint Pain On Movement
[/caption]Getting to the bottom of jaw or muscle pain is about putting together the pieces of a puzzle, which is made of the signs, symptoms and diagnostic findings. During a pre-clinical Read More
Medial or Lateral Pole?
I'm not sure of the exact percentage of patients that have a "pop" or "click", but joint noise is a common finding. When working with a patient that has joint noise my primary concern is to assess the Read More