Dentistry

Quick axis: How and when in the diagnostic of TMJ disorders

20^th Annual World Dental Summit

March 20-22, 2017 Rome, Italy

Zenati Latifa, Boukais Hamid and Boukemouche Abdelkader

University of Blida, Algeria

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Dentistry

Abstract:

Introduction: The diagnostic of temporomandibular joint TMJ disorders is clinical; however, is not always evident and we are obliged to use secondary examens such as axiography registrations. Materials & Methods: We use Quick axis of the firm fag which is mechanical axiography. The total application time is 20 minutes at the same clinical session. Results & Discussion: The condylar inclination shows the position of the disc, muscular coordination. The axiography traces allow us to calculate the reel condylar slope and to program the articulator. Disadvantage of axiography registration is the difficulty in interpreting all the traces. Conclusion: We will be able to treat TMJ disorders (disc problems) only by using Quick axis.

Biography :

Zenati has completed her PhD from Algeria University and Post-doctoral studies from Algeria University School of Medicine. She has done many courses, conferences and communications. She is an Assistant Professor in Prosthodontics and Occlusodontics.

Email: zenlatifa@yahoo.fr