Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics
Discover why it's important to look for undiagnosed joint issues when dental patients present with maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic...
Jim McKee | 1 year ago ›
Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?
Many of the concepts taught in occlusion and TMD are unsupported in the literature and are in direct conflict with literature in peer-reviewed journals,...
Jim McKee | 1 year ago ›
Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?
Discover when to image a patient's TMJ before fabricating an occlusal appliance.
Jim McKee | 1 year ago ›
What Makes Muscles Hurt?
When patients present with muscle pain, there may be reasons other than occlusal interferences that do not resolve with traditional therapy.
Jim McKee | 2 years ago ›
Redefining Occlusion
Defining occlusion based only on tooth position has its shortcomings. To offer patients appropriate treatment, occlusion evaluation should consist of...
Jim McKee | 2 years ago ›
How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?
When a patient comes into your office asking about their clicking jaw joint, do you have a plan of action?
Jim McKee | 2 years ago ›
Will the Bite Change?
Consider the teeth, muscles and TM joints when predicting whether or not a patient's occlusion will change in the future.
Jim McKee | 2 years ago ›
How To Classify TM Joints - Part II
Part I introduced a simple 5-stage method for classifying TM joints - now check out this detailed method.
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›
Classifying TM Joints - Part I
This article will describe the classification system designed by Clyde Wilkes and outline the 5 different stages of TM joints in the Wilkes...
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›
A New Perspective On Vertical Dimension
This article talks about how to redefine occlusion to include the temporomandibular joints.
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›