The Dental Management for the TMJ Patient

Sunday, May 29, 2022

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM PT

Location: San Diego Convention Center - Room 6CF

Speaker(s)

Flavia Lamberghini, DDS, MS, MPH, FAAPD

UIC Clinical Associate Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

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Certain systemic diseases comprise the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). I will discuss a case of a fourteen-year-old girl with malocclusion and TMJ pain. This presentation outlines the main orofacial signs and symptoms the pediatric dentist needs to be familiar with for the prompt diagnosis and treatment of the TMJ patient. The earlier the diagnosis the better the prognosis and quality of life for the patient.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the main signs and symptoms of the TMJ patient.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the main diagnositc tools the pediatric dentist need to be familiar with when treating a TMJ patient.
Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize the possible treatment modalities available to the TMJ patient.