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A functional approach to the TMJ disorders
F Deodato1, S Cristiano, R Trusendi
1Centro ATM e Postura, Professore a contratto di Gnatologia Clinica, Università degli Studi di Siena. francescodeo@tiscalinet.it
Abstract:
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.
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