Dentistry

Who, why and how to treat Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)

23^rd Global Dentists and Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting

July 17-18, 2017 Munich, Germany

Huseyin Avni Balcioglu

Istanbul University, Turkey

Keynote: Dentistry

Abstract:

Abnormal in- and out alterations in the anatomical relations of the temporomandibular joint are referred as temporomandibular joint disorders. The incidence of temporomandibular joint disorders is high in the population. Pain is the most common symptom, while few or more symptoms may be involved in the disease process. There are various factors that play a role in disease progress and most frequently it is a combination of them. There are various branches in medical and dental sciences that can have a profound treatment plan which differs from each other in every aspect; one can hardly address an ideal method. The present study aims to underline the need for treatment, as well as the right approach for the treatment.

Biography :

Huseyin Avni Balcioglu, DDS, PhD, holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. After receiving his dental degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, in 2001, He worked as a Research Assistant in the department of Anatomy, for five years, and completed the PhD program, while he also worked in private dental practice. He took part in administrative activites associated with his roles as a faculty board member. He is currently a member of the Board of Medical Specialties Reporting System Commission of Turkish Ministry of Health. Dr. Balcioglu has lectured as an invited speaker in different symposiums, particularly about TMJ/TMD.

Email: habalci@istanbul.edu.tr