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Temporomandibular diseases and disorders, commonly referred to as 'TMJ', represent a family of complex and poorly understood health problems manifested by pain in and around the jaw and associated muscles, and limitations in the ability to make the normal movements of speech, facial expression, eating, chewing, and swallowing. One of the critical needs in this field is to develop scientifically validated guidelines for their diagnosis. In "Advancing Diagnostic Approaches for TMJ Disorders", scientists from different disciplines collaborate to provide an understanding of the needs and challenges currently faced in the diagnosis of temporomandibular diseases and disorders. Papers in this volume assess current methods and explore new ways to define the TMJ vulnerable population through the utilization of new and emerging technologies provided through bioengineering, bioimaging, and computational biology. ... Read more

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Approximately 1.1 million individuals in US have severe maxillofacial skeletal deformity of developmental origin and need surgical correction. Current surgical planning systems can provide prediction on the anatomical restoration but not functional improvement. The present study intended to integrate a patient-specific finite element analysis into the surgical planning stage and provide predictions on the functional improvement based upon the biomechanical response of the stomatognathic system. The specific aim was to verify the hypothesis that the mandible advancement reduces the contact pressure along the TMJ.A comparison study were conducted to evaluate the alteration of the contact pressure on the TMJ using three-dimensionalfinite element models of a pediatric patient specific stomatognathic system that include mandible, articular disk and glenoid fossa. Analytical models and optimization technique were used to determine the masticatory muscle forces based upon the patient-specific CT scan. The simulation results revealed that the mandible advancement leads to a considerable reduction of the contact pressure on the TMJ. ... Read more

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Book One: captivating true story! After a foolish joke from our ski instructor, I was abandoned on a backcountry ski piste with a concussion of the brain and partial amnesia. Part of myself had deserted me. Needing to find myself I left Patrick, my companion I had wanted to spend my whole life with. Then, an almost 14-year-long search and survival in a kind of second childhood. My strength was my faith in God’s guidance. This path searching for help to recover my strength made me travel to Paris–France, Hamburg and southwest Germany, then Nice–France, Verona–Italy, and finally Los Angeles. It lead me to the TMJ miracle. TMJ? Two keys of life and regeneration from head-to-toe, giving a better flow of cerebrospinal fluid for my extremely sensitive senses, coordination, concentration and…memory. Oh my memory! “TMJ miracle” meant my complete recovery thanks to the right repositioning of the condyle and disc of the TMJ—with orthopedics. A 120-year-old taboo subject hidden from people. “Over 60 million people concerned in America…A failure of the healthcare system worldwide,” expressed Dr. Uppgaard in Taking Control of TMJ.Book Two: Tell us about your positive energy.Debilitated globetrotter, Zoe, at age 35 begins almost 14 years of searching for reasons about her state. A captivating story leading to a never-before-told testimony about two misunderstood, extraordinary joints, and often misdiagnosed disorders associated with them: our TMJ.David Alpan D.D.S., M.S.D., Orthodontist and TMJ therapist, Founder of Aesthetic Orthodontics—Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, California; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (1)Renée & Milton Glass, Co-Presidents and Founders of the Jaw Joints & Allied Musculo- Skeletal Disorders Foundation Inc., (JJAMD, Inc.)—Massachusetts, USA (2)John E. Upledger D.O., O.M.M., Cranio-sacral Therapy, Founder of The Upledger Institute Inc.—Florida, USA (3)Robert O. Uppgaard D.D.S. (see Foreword), TMJ specialist and author of Taking Control of TMJ (New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 1999)—Minnesota, USA (4)Dr. Harold Eymer, TMJ/CMD specialist, Dental Highcare Center Hamburg—Germany (5)Dr. Melita Mucha, Internist—Schwarzenbek, Germany Prof. Dr. Norbert O. Schmedtmann, Dentist, TMI specialist, DentalPark Klinik,—Ebstorf, Germany (6)Prof. Dr. Claus H. Siemsen, specialist in Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgeon, Manual Therapist, and Osteopath—Buxtehude, Germany (7)Ellen Stüber, Physical Therapist for cranio and TMJ—Hamburg, Germany (8)Dr. Erika Winter, Markus Klinik—Bad Driburg, Germany Bernard Autet D.O., M.R.O. (F), Osteopath specialized in Posturology, Founder of L’Institut Toulousain—Toulouse, France (9)Dr. Michel Franchi, TMJ specialist—Arles, France Christian Richard, Physical Therapist and D.O. (Maidstone GB)—Montpellier, France Dr. Amelie Troussel Daragon, Biologist—Marseille, FranceDr. Michel Cardonnet, TMJ specialist, and Dr. Antoni Patti, Orthodondist, CISCO— ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on October 15, 2004. The length of the article is 828 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Stress, not joint, may be source of TMJ disorders.(Neurology)(Temporomandibular joint)
Author: Michele G. Sullivan
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 20Page: 24(1)

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The production of debris due to wear of articulatingsurfaces onmetallic and polymeric temporomandibular jointimplants hascontributed to the low success rate of these dentaldevices. Use ofartificial diamond coatings might improve the wearresistance of thearticulating surfaces. This publication describesthe basics oftemporomandibular joint and disorders, types ofdiamond-likecoatings, the process of diamond growth, and how toincrease thelong term durability of TMJ devices and the impactof a reliablemandibular simulation machine on in vitro weartests, and differentmethods for measuring the interface toughness andbonding strengthof artificial diamond coatings on titanium alloys. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of authoritative documents on the subject of temporal arteritis. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the side of your head. When it works well, it enables you to talk, chew and yawn. For people with TMJ dysfunction, problems with the joint and muscles around it may cause* Pain that travels through the face, jaw or neck* Stiff jaw muscles* Limited movement or locking of the jaw* Painful clicking or popping in the jaw* A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit togetherJaw pain may go away with little or no treatment. Treatment may include simple things you can do yourself, such as eating soft foods or applying ice packs. It may also include pain medicines or devices to insert in your mouth. In rare cases, you might need surgery. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ). This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

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This CD-ROM has over 33,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more