Diagnosis of the Craniomandibular Function and Dysfunction Using a Condylography

Section I: Theory

Chapter 1. History of Research on Occlusion and Mandibular Movement
Chapter 2. Structure and Function of the Cranio-Mandibular System
Chapter 3. Concept of Mandibular Position — Clinically Required Mandibular Position
Chapter 4. Factors of Malocclusion and the Temporomandibular Joint
Chapter 5. Malocclusion and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
Chapter 6. Malocclusion and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Section II: Practice

Chapter 7. Condylography as a Functional Analysis of the Temporomandibular Joint
Chapter 8. Recording Mandibular Condyle Movement Through Condylography
Chapter 9. Hinge Axis and Standardization of Mandibular Condyle Movement Recording

Section III: Diagnosis

Chapter 10. Basic Evaluation of Condylographic Tracing
Chapter 11. Analysis of Movement Patterns: Analytical Tools
Chapter 12. Analysis of Functional Mandibular Movement Patterns
Chapter 13. Joint Laxity
Chapter 14. Progression of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Joint Symptoms
Chapter 15. Importance of Lateral Displacement of the Mandibular Condyle
Chapter 16. Diagnostic Importance of Mandibular Condyle Movement on the Working Side During Asymmetric Movements

Section IV: Case Studies

Chapter 17. Case 1
Chapter 18. Case 2
Chapter 19. Case 3
Chapter 20. Case 4

Appendix. Explanation of Terms Related to Condylography

Various social and dietary changes have gradually transformed the work of dentists, who now primarily focus on the treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease. This shift has particularly impacted orthodontists, who have increasingly recognized the importance of dental alignment treatments in conjunction with occlusion therapies. Aware of the growing need to address temporomandibular occlusion, Dr. Sadao Sato, a professor at Kanagawa Dental University in Japan, has authored this work to review everything related to the diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion through the use of condylography. In twenty chapters, supported by more than 500 images, Dr. Sato explains the structure and function of the cranio-mandibular system, mandibular positioning, the factors contributing to malocclusion, the risk factors of human malocclusion, condylography as a tool for functional analysis, the procedure for performing condylography, analysis tools, the disorders and symptoms of temporomandibular joint issues, the significance of the lateral displacement of the mandibular condyle, and presents a series of cases where temporomandibular joint disorders are evaluated and treated. Dentists in general, and orthodontists in particular, will find in this work a comprehensive guide to help evaluate temporomandibular disorders and, at the same time, define the optimal treatment for their patients.