TMJ disorders by Dr Jim McKee
Listen now
Description
Which joint, do you think we injure 1st in our lives? I had the privilege to interview Dr. Jim McKee  In which cases are TMJ problems seen more often?  What are he primary causes of TMJ issues? How to diagnose TMJ problems? How to classify patients from low to high risk wrt TMJ issue. What is the hierarchy of diagnostic tool usage to come to a definite diagnosis?  What is the normal ramus length for a particular age / gender/ ethnicity ?  What are the things we can evaluate in a CBCT & why is it such a valuable tool along with an MRI?  At what position should we take the CBCT in? Condyles seated on the socket or outside ?  How disc displacement affects the airway ? A vicious circle.  CLICKING/ POPPING  - its meaning & consequences.  A list of cases in which we must take clicking seriously and not just as a sign.
More Episodes
In this episode: 1. What is Twin Dent needle 2. Activation VS Agitation 3, Advantages & disadvantages of Piezo / Ultrasonic system. 4. PATS system. 5. Why are surfactants vital & when ?  6. Does heating HYPO help ?  7. Which activation technique helps us achieve maximum penetration of...
Published 05/29/22
Published 05/29/22
We all know irrigation is an INDISPENSABLE part of endodontics however endodontic irrigation is a vast topic by itself. In this episode I Dr. Mayur Davda got an opportunity to interview one of the stalwarts of endodontics in India, Dr. Mandar Pimprikar. Since I'm no expert on this topic, I had my...
Published 04/25/22