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Occlusion & Wear

What Is Centric Relation?

Centric relation involves patients whose condyle-disc assembly involves 'normal joints fitting into normal sockets.' But often, that's not the case.

Jim McKee
| 1 week ago ›

Beyond Restoration

TM Joint Imaging Part 2: Examining a Clinical Case

Dr. McKee continues his examination of TM joint imaging in this blog post, discussing a clinical case for an 11-year-old patient whose diagnosis was confirmed...

Jim McKee
| 4 months ago ›

Beyond Restoration

Should I Be Thinking About TM Imaging?

TM imaging may be indicated based on the position of the patient's teeth and their level of pain. Dr. McKee addresses when to obtain TM imaging in this...

Jim McKee
| 4 months ago ›