TMJ, Lasers & 3-Rooted Maxillary Bicuspids Treatment Advancements & Diagnostic Considerations

Do you have satisfied patients? In this Opener, Ruddle and Lisette discuss what bothers patients the most and what you can do to help. Then, they go on to talk about a Specific Scenario: patients with TMJ and how laser therapy can improve comfort and mobility. Afterward, Ruddle is at the Board enlightening us on important diagnostic considerations when confronted with the 3-rooted maxillary bicuspid. Then, to close the show, Ruddle & Lisette decide to do something a little different and go on a field trip. Since Halloween is fast approaching, how about a visit to a haunted house?

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00:32 - INTRO: Top Patient Complaints
08:55 - SEGMENT 1: Specific Scenario – Treating TMJ with Lasers
25:24 - SEGMENT 2: 3-Rooted Maxillary Bicuspids
52:22 - CLOSE: Favorite Places – Franceschi Park

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