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 | 3 weeks ago ›
Is TMD Too Minimally Diagnosed?
With a better understanding of temporomandibular disorders, clinicians can serve more patients and refer less patients out of their practice.
Jim Mckee | 1 month ago ›
Is It Time to Rethink TMJ Surgery?
While TMJ problems were assumed to affect adults, recent literature shows that the TMJ is injured earlier in life than previously suspected, and earlier...
Jim Mckee | 2 months 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 | 3 months 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 | 8 months ago ›
5 Key MRI Factors
When it comes to TM joint imaging, understanding MRIs is critical. Here are five key factors you need to know.
Jim Mckee | 10 months 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 | 11 months ago ›
When Should I Order an MRI?
What are the tell-tale signs that should immediately suggest that you order an MRI for your patient?
Jim Mckee | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year ago ›
A New Perspective On Vertical Dimension
This article talks about how to redefine occlusion to include the temporomandibular joints.
Jim Mckee | 1 year ago ›