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Books Review
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and mandibular movements are fundamental for
essential oral functions such as biting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking-directly inuencing
quality of life. According to the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, approximately 75% of the U.S.
population experiences temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) at some point, with 5–10%
requiring clinical intervention. These conditions generate an annual nancial burden exceeding
$2 billion for the U.S. healthcare system.
In dentistry, precise measurement of TMJ movement is critical for evaluating mandibular
function, diagnosing dysfunctions, guiding occlusal therapy (e.g., splint design), assessing
implant and prosthesis performance, and monitoring outcomes after TMJ surgery. Among the
techniques available, condylography stands out as a non-invasive method that records and
analyzes TMJ function, producing digital data and tracings used for articulator programming and
treatment planning.
Basic Principles of Condylography – Volume 1, authored by Prof. Gregor Slavicek and
colleagues, oers the rst systematic manual and workbook dedicated to condylography. The
content is structured into ve chapters, providing both foundational knowledge and clinical
application. The book is based on the occlusal and functional concepts of Prof. Rudolf Slavicek and
emphasizes the transfer of condylographic data to the functional determinants of occlusion.
• Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of Condylography highlights how TMJ parameters inuence
oral rehabilitation, including mandibular movements, hinge axis orientation, and clinical func-
tional analysis.
• Chapter 2: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the TMJ explores joint classications,
the anatomy of the TMJ, masticatory muscles, craniomandibular dysfunction, and the diagnostic
value of condylography.
• Chapter 3: Recording of Hinge-Axis Movements explains the principles and standard
protocols for accurate data capture, covering system geometry and recording standardization.
• Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Condylographic Analysis presents systematic methods for
interpreting tracings, focusing on patterns, joint sounds, and relevant clinical signals.
• Chapter 5: Condylographic Terminology compiles key concepts and descriptors such as
movement quantity, quality, excursion patterns, asymmetry, and specic ndings.
This volume serves as an essential reference for clinicians and dental students alike, promoting
precise communication and interdisciplinary collaboration in the diagnosis and management of
TMJ-related conditions.
The Books Review is drafted in the reviewer’s sole wording and illustrates his opinions
Basic Principles of Condylography -
Volume 1
Workbook Condy including Practical Instructions
Curriculum Functional Oral Rehabilitation in Interdis-
ciplinary Dentistry
Authors: Gregor Slavicek, Anastasia Slavicek,
Florian Slavicek
Publisher: Orehab Minds GmbH, Germany
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-9825923-1-2
Edition: 1/e
Publish Year: 2023
Pages: 388, Illustrated
Price: €550
Marian V. Constantinescu
DDS, MSc, PhD
Holistic Dental & Medical Institute
of Bucharest - ROPOSTURO
Bucharest, Romania
e-mail: roposturo@gmail.com
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