TMJ

Question 1

Cochrane review about ortho and TMD

Answer 1

Luther et al., 2010

Question 2

What did the Cochrane review said

Answer 2

NO evidence for ortho tx to improve TMD and

NO evidence that occlusion is a cause for TMD

Question 3

What are the etiological factors for TMD

Answer 3

1) Occlusion
2) Trauma
3) Emotional stress
4) Deep pain input
5) Parafunction

Question 4

Conditions for optimal orthopedic stability

Answer 4

1. When mouth closes, condyles in their most superoanterior postition, resting on posterior slope of the articular eminence
   - even and simultaneous contact of posterior teeth
2. Canine guidance or group function during lateral excursion with no interferences from non-working side
3. Anterior guidance during protrusion with no contact of posterior teeth
4. In occlusion, posterior tooth contact heavier than anterior tooth contact

Question 5

Who said summarised the optimal orthopedic stability in the masticatory system as tx goals

Answer 5

Okeson, 2015