Over the past decades, many technologies have come to market to help dentists better perform each procedural step that comprises start-to-finish endodontics. Yet, many of these technological advancements...
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?
Show Content & Timecodes
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 ParkExtra content referenced within show:
- Palayam SG, Kurtzman GM: Laser Therapy for TMJ Problems to Improve Comfort and Mobility, Dentistry Today, 13 December 2024, https://www.dentistrytoday.com/laser-therapy-for-tmj-problems-to-improve-comfort-and-mobility/
- Ingle J, Taintor JF: Endodontics (3rd Edition), Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger Publishing, 1985
- Travell J: Myofascial Trigger Points: A Clinical View. In Advances in Pain Research and Therapy, Vol. 1, Bonica J, Albe-Fessard D, eds. New York: Raven Press, pp. 919-926, 1976
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- Franceschi Park – Santa Barbara: https://sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov/parks/franceschi-park
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