Neuromuscular dentistry from A to Z

– Occlusion and malocclusion: definition
– Rationale behind the neuromuscular approach to occlusion
– The concept of habitual bite
– Physiologic vs accommodative trajectory
– Available equipments used to diagnose and treat cases via neuromuscular approach
– Patient examination algorithm in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry
– CR registration using neuromuscular approach
– 3 keys to work in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry
– The method of obtaining the registry
– Orthotic: types and advantages of application
– Goals of the phase II of treatment
– What final options are available and an example of approaching a worn dentition rehabilitation
– Framework to approach occlusal stability.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– The problem of TMD

– 3 characteristics of Physiological Neuromuscular Dentistry in TMD treatment

– Differences between habitual occlusion of teeth and optimal mandibular position

– Relationship between mandibular position and cervical posture

– 5 whole-body symptoms that may result from TMD 

– Relationship between TMD and Sleep Breathing Disorders

– Value of a whole-body approach for effective TMD treatment.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– Сomponents of Physiological Neuromuscular Dentistry diagnostic protocol for TMD treatment and the rationale for each of those components

– Rationale for each of the PNMD digital diagnostic components (sEMG, MKG, ESG) and their contribution to the precise diagnosis of cranio-cervical-mandibular malalignment

– Diagnostic contribution of head neck CBCT views at Habitual occlusion, maximum protrusion and maximum opening

– Utility of static posture analysis and gait (dynamic posture) analysis in TMD diagnosis.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– Сomponents of Physiological Neuromuscular Dentistry diagnostic protocol for TMD treatment and the rationale for each of those components

– Rationale for each of the PNMD digital diagnostic components (sEMG, MKG, ESG) and their contribution to the precise diagnosis of cranio-cervical-mandibular malalignment

– Diagnostic contribution of head neck CBCT views at Habitual occlusion, maximum protrusion and maximum opening

– Utility of static posture analysis and gait (dynamic posture) analysis in TMD diagnosis

– Function and correct technique of Ultra Low Frequency TENS in classic NMD technique in treating TMD and advanced ‘Prabu Point’ technique in treating CCMD

– Each of the components of the Raman CCMD protocol and the rationale for each

– "Balance test” and its role in identifying and quantifying the impact of cranio-cervical-mandibular malalignment on whole-body symptoms.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– Principles of neuromuscular dentistry

– Importance of muscle physiology in occlusion related TMD

– How postural discrepancies can create CCMD

– X-ray examination for TMD

– Creating a miocentric occlusion: methodology

– Reprogrammers vs deprogrammers

– 4 therapeutic objectives of using TENS

– Pecision in dentistry is not just for aesthetics but also for function

– Prevention of diseases in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– The concept of biotensegrity

– Neuromuscular theory

– Differences of the neuromuscular theory applied to general dentistry and orthodontics

– Neurophysiology concepts and kinesiography

– Muscular dysfunction diagnostics

– Neuromuscular orthodontics: treatment objectives

– Relationship between occlusion and head position

– How to avoid unnecessary orthodontic treatments

– Prevention of erroneous orthodontic treatments

– Orthodontic relapse: how to reduce it.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– Principals of neuromuscular diagnosis with Computerized Mandibular Scanning

– Freeway space basics

– New centric & myocentric

– Neuromuscular treatment goals

– Importance of mandibular rest position

– Basic scan 4/5 interpretation

– Options for the position of the condyle in class 2 malocclusion

– Principles of orthodontic treatment in the neuromuscular concept

– How to avoid mandibular, condylar entrapment by erroneous orthodontic treatments.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– Dealing with an acute closed lock dislocation of the TMJ:

- Use of pivotal forces to unload a locked joint

- Reflex reduction of closed lock TM Joint

- Joint distraction appliance

- Hydraulic distension.

– Postural evaluation and correction

– Determination if its an ascending or descending issue

– Sphennopalatine Ganglion Blocks and Resetting Autonomic Nervous System

– Suprazygomatic SPG Block

– Intra-oral SPG Block

– SASPGB. Teaching patients

– Greater and Lesser Occipital Nerve Blocks

– Releasing entrapments of Greater and lesser occipital Nerve Blocks

– Diagnostic blocks. Using Travell Spray and Stretch for Diagnosis.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– Phases of TMD treatment 

– Treatment planning in the concept of physiological neuromuscular dentistry (PNMD)

– Removable and fixed orthotics: advantages and disadvantages

– Protocol for fixed orthotic cementing

– Rationale for tracking subjective symptom reports 

– Clinical examples of obtaining objective data before and after treatment

– Pitfalls of TMD treatment that relies solely on subjective metrics of treatment success.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– The phase 2 PNMD of TMD treatment 

– Stabilizing treatment of TMD: advantages and disadvantages

– Orthopedic treatment in the PNMD concept (CAD/CAM technologies)

– Orthodontic treatment in the PNMD concept

– Total oral rehabilitation in the PNMD concept: digital workflow

– The adhesive fixation protocol.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.