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Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design | 
 enlarge | Author: Peter E. Dawson
Publisher: Mosby
Category: Book
List Price: $166.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 41997
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 648
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.7 x 1.3
ISBN: 0323033717
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.64
EAN: 9780323033718
ASIN: 0323033717
Publication Date: August 1, 2006
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Product Description
This book uses an interdisciplinary approach to explain the origin of and possible solutions to many different occlusal problems. Dr. Peter E. Dawson guides the reader along the way providing balanced explanations of theory and technique. He also debunks many popular misconceptions through practical discussion of their origins and the deficiencies of the arguments behind them. Different sides of many philosophies are presented while guiding the reader to the most functional and esthetic solution to various occlusal situations. Hundreds of full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams show aspects of the masticatory system, the epidemiology of occlusal problems, and procedures for finding the ideal occlusion. Whether the reader is a general dentist or a specialist, they will find this book applicable to their treatment methods and philosophies.OUTSTANDING FEATURES * Special atlas sections break down complex information accompanied by descriptive diagrams and photographs to further explain sources of occlusal disorders and related pain. * Hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations show problems and procedures. * Procedure boxes offer step-by-step explanations of specific procedures. * Important Considerations boxes in the Treatment chapters outline treatment plans and describe what is to be accomplished. * Programmed treatment planning, a specific process that guides a clinician through every step for solving even the most complex restorative or esthetic challenge. * The role of TMJs and occlusion in "everyday" dentistry. * The role of occlusion in orofacial pain and TMD, and in anterior esthetics. * Simplified occlusal equilibration and how to explain this process to patients.
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Almost like being at the Dawson Academy August 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've attended over 130 hours of continuing education classes at the Dawson Academy. And, essentially, this book is the teachings of the core concepts of the Dawson philosophy. If you can't afford to spend tens of thousands of dollars like I did attending his center, then this book comes as a close second. The golden nugget of the dawson philosophy is that form follows function. The book is well illustrated with copious amounts of color photos, diagrams and illustrations. I understand that Dr. Dawson did some of the illustrations himself which are fair. I guess I can be a little picky since I have a Master's degree in medical illustration as well as in dentistry. I refer to this book consistently to refresh my memory from the courses I've taken and I also pick up something new each time I read it. The only chapters that I don't pay much attention to are the ones that refer to Dr. Piper's system of classification on TMJ derangements. I tend to refer instead to Dr. Okeson's text book on TMD disorders which is a simpler system for the general dentist. I feel I would have to attend a few of Dr. Piper's course before I felt comfortable using his system. In a nutshell, this is probably Dr. Dawson's final gift to the dental community as he enters his twilight years. He is one of the living legends that I have the greatest respect for. His philosophy ties in well with other master dentists such as Dr. Frank Spear, Dr. John Kois, and Dr. Terry Tanaka.
Great manual August 25, 2008
For the first time I could find a comprehensive textbook on ocllusion and TMJ position, and applying these in practice. Lots of pictures and clinical hints. It's clinically oriented so General dentists should have it as an asset in their libraries.
A timely integration of science and art January 6, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pete has really tied these two topics together nicely, transforming a dry and boring topic into a sexy, stimulating meal for your grey matter.
Illustrations are fair, content superb, priced well, but with a terrible cover.....
EDUCATE YOURSELF AND STIMULATE YOUR MATES
A ton of good recent information June 1, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book has all of the latest in TMJ and full mouth reconstructive cases. It's a little pricey but so far it has been worth it...
EXCELLENT BOOK April 5, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is excellent for dentist who want to achieve great results in their work!!!!
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