this presentation addresses the TM Joint disorders focusing on the conservative and no-surgical methods of treatment , with special emphasis on the effective role of occlusal splints .
A Brief description of the causes and clinical manifestations of the internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint , with particular emphasis on Disc Displacements .
Anoverview of TMD'S categories and main types of interocclusal appliances( occlusal splints ) used during the management of these musculoskeletal disorders .
A Brief description of the causes and clinical manifestations of the internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint , with particular emphasis on Disc Displacements .
Anoverview of TMD'S categories and main types of interocclusal appliances( occlusal splints ) used during the management of these musculoskeletal disorders .
TMJ is a ginglymo-diarthroidal joint that is freely mobile with superior and inferior joint spaces separated by articular disc.
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This presentation gives some basic information regarding the definition , etiology and pathophysiology of " obstructive sleep apnea" which is a serious sleep disorder .Treatment methods are briefly reviewed with special emphasis on the role of the oral surgeon and orthodontist in the management of this medical condition .
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
2. Temporomandibular Disorders ( TMDs )
A Collective term embracing a broad spectrum of
clinical Joint & Muscle Problems in the Orofacial Area .
These Disorders are characterized primarily by:
- Pain,
- Joint Sounds , and
- Irregular Limited Jaw Function .
TMDs represent a major cause of nondental pain in
the orofacial region .
3. Temporomandibular Disorders ( TMDs )
•Because various components of
the masicatory system are
affected , it is appropriate that
dentists take responsibility for
diagnosing and treating TMDs .
4. Classification of TMDs
The American Academy of Orofacial Pain ( AAOP)
I- TMJ Disorders
II- Masticatory Muscle Disorders
III- Congenital & Developmental
Disorders
5. Classification of TMDs
the American Academy of Orofacial Pain ( AAOP)
I- TMJ Disorders
1- Deviation in form
2- Disc Displacements
3- Displacement of the Disc-Condyle Complex
- Hypermobility
- Dislocation
4- Inflammatory Disorders
- Capsulitis & Synovitis
- Retrodiscitis
5 – Degenerative Diseases
6 – Ankylosis
- Fibrous
- Bony
6. Classification of TMDs
the American Academy of Orofacial Pain ( AAOP)
II- Masticatory Muscle Disorders
- Acute
1- Myositis
2- Reflex Muscle Splinting
3- Muscle Spasm
- Chronic
1- Myofascial Pain
2 – Muscle Contracture
3 – Hypertrophy
4- Myalgia Secondary to Systemic Disease
7. Reported TMD Symptoms in 18 Epidemiologic Studies
“ Carlsson 1984”
Symptoms
Mean Value
%
TMJ Sounds
19
Tiredness,Stiffness of jaw
11
Pain on Mandibular function
6
Limitation of Mandibular
movement
8
Locking
4
Frequent Headache
17
8. Age distribution of 5 samples of patients
with TMDS
•A Common Peak in the
age distribution of the
patients , specifically
during the period between
20 and 40 years .
• A higher prevalence of
TMDs signs & symptoms
in women than in men .
13. Physiologic Position of the Articular Disc
خالية من األوعية
الدموية واألعصاب
1
12o’clock position
2
3
The Absence of Blood Vessels & Nerves in the Intermediate Zone
of the Disc Enables this part of the disc to act as a Pressure-Bearing
Area .
14. Healthy Joint
Elastic
Collagenous
Tight discal ligaments and self-seating wedges provided by
thick posterior and anterior borders of the disc maintain the disc
in proper relationship .
19. • Myalgia
Masticatory Muscles Pain
Dull , Deep , and Diffuse pain
Felt in the morning when
related to Nocturnal Bruxism .
Influenced by functional
demands ( chewing…)
Depressing
20. Myofascial Pain
A very common TM disorder
, involves discomfort or pain in
the muscles that control Jaw
function .
Characterized by Referred pain from Trigger Points
within the myofascial structures.
Pain referral pattern from the masseter muscle
21. Myofascial Pain
•Trigger points (TrP) are tight,
highly irritable spots in a taut
band of muscle that can cause
referred pain, or pain located
away from the trigger point
itself.
27. Disc Displacement
Commonly referred to as Internal Derangement
• A Disorders characterized
by abnormal relationship
between the articular disc,
mandibular condyle, and
articular eminence.
28. Disc Displacement
• Patho-physiology
Muscle ( lat.ptery ) incoordination
Deformation or thinning of the of
the posterior band
Elongation of discal attachments .
Disc Displacement
29. Disc Displacement
• Patho-physiology
In this position , excessive
pressure on the TMJ can cause
thinning of the posterior border
of the disc.
These changes lead to loss of
disc’s self-seating capacity .
33. Antero-medial Disc Displacement
the most common clinical condition …
The medial component occurs
because of a compromised lateral
discal ligament & the pull of the
superior laterl pterygoid .
46. Disc Perforations
Disc displacements have a high correlation with
TMJ osteoarthrosis, which is characterized by
degenerative changes in the articular surfaces.
Crepitation ….
48. What causes TMJ disorders?
The Exact Causes Are Not Clear Yet …
49. Contributing Factors
Predisposing Factors : increase the risk of TMDs.
( systemic conditions- skeletal deformities-postural imbalances …)
Initiating Factors : cause the onset of the disorders.
( Acute or Chronic Trauma )
Perpetuating Factors : interfere with healing and
complicate treatment .
( emotional stress - anxiety- sleep disorders )
50. Initiating or Precipitating Factors
Macrotrauma : as a result of a single event
- Extrinsic ( blow , sport accidents … )
- Intrinsic ( hard foods, prolonged mouth opening… )
Whiplash
51. Initiating or Precipitating Factors
Microtrauma : repetitive adverse loading of the
masticatory system
- Parafunctional activities ( Bruxism & Clenching )
52. Bruxism
• Clenching or grinding the teeth during nonfunctional
movements of the mandible.
- Nocturnal Bruxism , related to sleep disorders and may
be influenced by stress .
- Diurnal Bruxism , a learned behavior .
53. What causes TMJ disorders?
Stress: Emotional & Physical
Stress frequently leads to unreleased nervous energy. It is
very common for people under stress to release this nervous
energy by grinding and clenching their teeth.
54. What causes TMJ disorders ?
•Specific Forms of Malocclusion
Anterior open bite
Forced bite
Class II-2
Anterior crossbite
55. Evolution
How joint and muscles disorders progress is not clear .
Symptoms worsen and ease over time, but what causes
these changes is not known.
تكيف
وظيفة طبيعية
فرط وظيفة
خلل وظيفي
57. The
Management Goals
Reduction of Pain and Anxiety .
Reduction of Functional or Parafunctional
Activities Leading to Adverse Loading .
Restoration of Acceptable Function .
Resumption of Normal Daily Activities .
60. • Conservative Treatment of TMDs
Emergency Therapy
• Patient Education & Reassurance .
• Medication to relieve pain (Analgesics – Anti - inflammatory)
• Injecting active trigger points with local anesthetic
agents .
• Short – term of soft vinyl splint to relieve pressure on
joint structures .
64. • Conservative Treatment of TMDs
• after the Emergency Treatment
Initial Therapy : Should Be
• Reversible
• Palliative
• A Mean to Promote Healing
65. Initial Therapy
• Patient Education
• Home - care Instructions
• Intra - oral Appliance Therapy (occlusal splints)
• Physiotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy
• Behavioral therapy
66. Initial Therapy
- Patient Education
Understanding the :
• Nature of the Problem
• Role of Contributing Factors ( Bruxism )
• Possible Side Effects and Prognosis
67. Initial Therapy
• Home - Care Instructions
Aids the healing process and prevents further injury.
> Soft diet
> Local ice packs / Moist heat
> Rest (avoiding extreme jaw movements)
> Relaxation and Stress – Reducing
Techniques.
> Stretching & Relaxing Exercises.
68. Initial Therapy
•Home - Care Instructions
Ice massage (acute pain).
Moist heat (chronic pain).
Cara Heating Pad with Select
Heat, Moist/Dry
69. Initial Therapy
• Pharmacotherapy
Effective control of Pain and Inflammation .
Most effective when used as an adjunct to
other treatment modalities .
71. • Pharmacotherapy
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
• Centrally or Peripherally acting agents .
• Relieve acute musculoskeletal pain by
reducing muscle spasm.
Valium : An Antianxiety drug , but very
effective in reducing muscle spasm and
pain .
Diazepam
72. Physiotherapy
• Objectives :
- To relieve pain of musculoskeletal origin .
- To improve or restore normal masticatory
function .
• Adjunctive role
74. Physiotherapy
Home jaw opening stretching:
Best after application of moist heat packs to face/jaws/neck
75. Physiotherapy
Clicking avoidance
opening from a protrusive jaw position to stay on the
displaced disc , jaw opening muscle exercises from
a protrusive or incisal edge to edge position to
avoid the clicking displacement while opening to
stretch out the splinting jaw muscles .
77. Interocclusal Appliances
or
Occlusal Splint Therapy
المعالجة بالجبيرة اإلطباقية
• Joint-stabilization S.
• Anterior Repositioning S.
• Anterior Bite Plates
• Posterior Bite Plates
• Soft ( Resilient ) S.
78. Occlusal Splint Therapy
A Non – invasive and Reversible Biomechanical
Method of Managing Pain and Dysfunction of the
TMJ and its Associated Musculatures .
79. Purpose of Occlusal Splint Therapy
Stabilize or improve the function of the TMJs .
Improve the function of the Masticatory Muscles
& Reduce abnormal muscle activity.
Protect Teeth from attrition and adverse
traumatic loading .
82. The Joint- Stabilization Splint
- Synonyms :
- Muscle Relaxation S.
- Centric Relation S.
-Michigan S.
- Bruxism Appliance
The most commonly used appliance , which is a hard
acrylic splint that provides a temporary & ideal
occlusion .
83. The joint - stabilization splint
• Main purposes :
To stabilize the TMJs by decreasing pressure on joint
structures and reducing parafunctional activity such as
bruxism .
84. The Stabilization Splint
- Covers the entire dental arch
- Occludes with all opposing teeth
- The Occlusal surface is flat , with slight indentations for
opposing cusp tips
85. Placement in the Maxilla or Mandible ?
- Most often in the Maxilla for reasons of comfort .
- Mandibular placement is recommended for
esthetic reasons and in patients with Angle’s Class III
malocclusion .
86. Joint-Stabilization splints
Area to Cover ?
- All the teeth as well as areas without teeth if these
areas are opposed by teeth in the opposite arch , to
achieve optimum stability.
87. • Stabilization Splint
Retention ?
- By having the acrylic pass the prominence line of
the teeth by about 1 mm.
- In most cases retention by clasps is unnecessary .
88. The Stabilization Splint
Thickness ?
- The bite rise in the frontal
region should be 3 – 4 mm in
most cases , but in patients with
severe bruxism it can be made
another 1 to 2 mm thicker .
89. The Stabilization Splint
Occlusal Relationships ?
- The teeth in the opposite
arch should have point contact
against the appliance, and its
occlusal surface should be as
flat as possible .
91. the Stabilization Splint
Occlusal Adjustments ?
- It is Very Important to recheck the occlusion at
follow-ups since the occlusal relationships may change
as a consequence of jaw-muscle relaxation , forcing the
mandible in a more backward position .
92. The Joint- Stabilization Splint
Possible Effects
• Decrease loading on the TM joints
• Reduce muscle hyperactivity
• Distribute the forces created during bruxism
• Reposition mandibular condyles
93. Use of the Stabilization Splint
Primarily at night
- Static Pain ( Muscular involvement) : Nocturnal use
only .
- Dynamic Pain ( Joint involvement) : Full-time use .
Acute Cases : Full-time use initially ,then decreased
gradually.
Nocturnal Bruxism : Continued Night-time use
95.
Anterior Repositioning Splint
•The appliance has a well-defined fossae on the occlusal
surface to actively guide the mandible into a more
protrusive position to improve the disc-condyle
relationship.
96. Anterior Repositioning Splint
•The Goal is to advance the mandible forward into a
“ therapeutic position” to maintain the disc in proper
alignment and thus eliminate pain and joint noise.
97. The Anterior Repositioning Splint
The Therapeutic Position
•The Therapeutic Position of the mandible : 2-3 mm forward of
the IC Position.
• Represents the smallest anterior change from the patient’s
habitual IC position that will maintain the disc between the
condyle and eminence .
98. The Anterior Repositioning Splint
Indication :
• Anterior Disc Displacement With Reduction
when the disc displacement is thought to be the
source of pain.
- the disc can be reduced by moving the
mandible only 2-3 mm forward of the IC position
- the use of stabilization splint has not
reduced pain symptoms .
For patients with Retrodiscitis .
100. Anterior Bite Plates
A hard acrylic – resin appliance placed in the
maxillary arch and has a bite platform that provides
contact only with the mandibular anterior teeth .
101. Anterior Bite Plates
• Aim :
- To disengage the posterior teeth in order to
eliminate their role in masticatory function .
• To alleviate Masticatory Muscle Pain .
103. •Posterior Bite Plates
- Decompression splint
• Indicated in cases of Articular pain & symptoms
related to an inflammation localized in the TMJ area.
• Very effective in Acute ADD Without Reduction .
105. • Soft Resilient Splints
• For temporary relief for patients in acute distress due
to injury or severe muscle spasm .
• To protect dental and TMJ structures against traumatic
injury during contact sports .
Aqua Splint
106. •Soft Resilient Splints
- Disadvantages
• Difficulty in adjusting and
polishing the appliance .
• Can be easily perforated .
• Ineffective in treating
bruxism because the
resiliency of the material
stimulated the patient to
clench on the appliance.
Aqua Splint
107. The Weaning Process
- When Symptoms Have Been Significantly Reduced
- Patient is Asymptomatic for a Minimum of 3 Months .
- Discontinue the splint use in a GRADUAL Manner :
Stop Daytime Use , Then
Stop Nighttime Use .
108. TM Disorders
Long - term Management
Reevaluation of patients responding well to
conservative measures at the conclusion of initial
therapy .
109. TM Disorders
Long - term Management
• A trial period of weaning the patient from an occlusal
appliance is often employed with periodic monitoring .
• Determining whether a change in the present occlusal
scheme is necessary .
• Evaluating the role of Perpetuating Factors .
111. Conclusions
Current research has reinforced the view that
patients with TMD suffer from a musculoskeletal
condition and that their problems are
heterogeneous in nature & multifactorial in
etiology.
112. Conclusions
Signs & Symptoms of TMDs often fluctuate , may be
transient and self-limiting , and can be resolved without
serious long-term effects.
Therefore , it is recommended that irreversible
treatments be avoided in the early phase of TMD
management , such treatment is rarely necessary in TMD
patients .
113. Conclusions
Interocclusal appliance therapy is the most commonly
used treatment modality for managing symptoms of TMD.
Many different interocclusal appliances , each with its
own unique indications , have been used clinically .
Because of its broad range of indication , the most
common is the stabilization splint .
Its effectiveness in reducing symptoms of TMD has been
estimated at between 70% & 90% when used in
conjunction with other conservative treatment methods .
114. Conclusions
The majority of patients suffering from TMDs
respond well to conservative therapy that is based on
simple principles.
Numerous follow-up studies of TMD patients
covering periods of 6 months to 7 years have shown
that between 60% & 90% of the patients have either
no symptoms or greatly diminished symptoms
following simple treatment .
G.E .Carlsson & T. Magnusson