The thickness of the occlusal splint in TMJD treatment [Elektronische Ressource] / written by Al-Brad Bassel

From the Head Center Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Head: Prof. Dr. Dr. R. Schmelzle Eppendorf Hospital University of Hamburg The Thickness of the Occlusal Splint in TMJD Treatment Dissertation - Promotion Study to acquire the Doctor Title in Dentistry written by Al-Brad Bassel from Damascus Hamburg 2004 Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1. History and literature review 6 1.2. Biomechanism of TMJ 30 1.3. Anatomy of temporomandibular joint 34 1.3.1. Mandibular condyle 35 1.3.2. Articular disc 38 1.3.3. Articular capsule 42 1.3.4. Articular ligaments 43 1.4. Blood and nerve supply 45 1.5. Muscles 47 1.5.1. Masseter muscle 47 1.5.2.