Diagnosis of the Craniomandibular Function and Dysfunction Using a Condylography (E-Book Included)

Sadao Sato (Author)

ISBN: 9786287681507

Published: September 2024

Format: Hardcover (E-Book Included)

Language: English

Publisher: Amolca

Description

Changing social and dietary patterns have gradually shifted the focus of everyday dental practice toward caries and periodontal disease, and orthodontists in particular have grown increasingly aware of how closely dental alignment is tied to occlusion therapy. Responding to this growing need to address temporomandibular occlusion, Dr. Sadao Sato — professor at Kanagawa Dental University, Japan — reviews the full diagnostic and treatment pathway for malocclusion using condylography. Across twenty chapters supported by more than 500 images, Dr. Sato explains the structure and function of the cranio-mandibular system, mandibular positioning, the factors behind malocclusion and TMJ disorders, condylography as a functional-analysis tool, the procedure for recording and standardizing condylographic tracings, and a set of analytical tools for interpreting movement patterns — closing with detailed clinical cases in which TMJ disorders are evaluated and treated.

Key Features

Step-by-step protocol for recording and standardizing mandibular condyle movement through condylography, directly applicable in clinical practice. Analytical framework for interpreting condylographic tracings — movement-pattern analysis, joint laxity, and lateral displacement of the mandibular condyle — to differentiate types of TMJ disorder. Four fully worked clinical cases showing the complete diagnostic-to-treatment pathway for malocclusion linked to temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Coverage

Section I (Theory) covers the history of occlusion research, the structure and function of the cranio-mandibular system, the clinically required mandibular position, and the factors linking malocclusion to TMJ disorders. Section II (Practice) covers condylography as a functional analysis tool, recording mandibular condyle movement, and hinge-axis standardization. Section III (Diagnosis) covers evaluation of condylographic tracing, analysis of functional movement patterns, joint laxity, and the diagnostic significance of lateral condylar displacement. Section IV (Case Studies) presents four detailed clinical cases, followed by an appendix explaining condylography terminology.

About the Authors

Sadao Sato is a professor at Kanagawa Dental University in Japan, where his research and clinical practice focus on the relationship between occlusion, mandibular position, and temporomandibular joint function. This volume distills his condylography-based diagnostic method into a single clinical reference for orthodontists and general dentists.

Table of Contents

Section I — Theory
1. History of Research on Occlusion and Mandibular Movement
2. Structure and Function of the Cranio-Mandibular System
3. Concept of Mandibular Position — Clinically Required Mandibular Position
4. Factors of Malocclusion and the Temporomandibular Joint
5–6. Malocclusion and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Section II — Practice
7. Condylography as a Functional Analysis of the Temporomandibular Joint
8. Recording Mandibular Condyle Movement Through Condylography
9. Hinge Axis and Standardization of Mandibular Condyle Movement Recording

Section III — Diagnosis
10. Basic Evaluation of Condylographic Tracing
11. Analysis of Movement Patterns: Analytical Tools
12. Analysis of Functional Mandibular Movement Patterns
13. Joint Laxity
14. Progression of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Joint Symptoms
15. Importance of Lateral Displacement of the Mandibular Condyle
16. Diagnostic Importance of Mandibular Condyle Movement on the Working Side During Asymmetric Movements

Section IV — Case Studies
17–20. Case Studies 1–4
Appendix. Explanation of Terms Related to Condylography

Why buy this book?

Condylography-based diagnosis of TMJ disorders is underrepresented in the English-language dental literature, and this is one of the few clinical references built entirely around it, with over 500 supporting images and four fully worked cases. It is a strong addition to any dental or orthodontics library serving practitioners who treat occlusion and TMJ dysfunction, and it includes e-book access at no extra cost.

Keywords

condylography, craniomandibular function, temporomandibular joint, TMJ disorders, malocclusion, mandibular position, occlusion diagnosis, orthodontics, dental textbooks, Sadao Sato

Target Audience

Orthodontists, general dentists, dental students, dental faculty and libraries, TMJ and occlusion specialists

Genre

Dentistry, Orthodontics, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Q&A

What is condylography and how does it help diagnose TMJ disorders?
Condylography records the movement of the mandibular condyle, giving a detailed functional picture of the temporomandibular joint that supports precise diagnosis and treatment planning for malocclusion and TMJ dysfunction.

Who is this book written for?
Orthodontists in particular, and general dentists more broadly, who need a structured method for evaluating and treating temporomandibular disorders.

Does the book include clinical cases?
Yes — Section IV presents four fully worked clinical cases showing the diagnostic and treatment pathway from condylographic tracing through to resolution.

What topics does the book cover beyond condylography itself?
It covers the structure and function of the cranio-mandibular system, the factors behind malocclusion, hinge-axis standardization, movement-pattern analysis, joint laxity, and lateral condylar displacement.

Where can I buy Diagnosis of the Craniomandibular Function and Dysfunction Using a Condylography?
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