DAY 1:LECTURES AND VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS 
(Morning Session)
17th Dec, 2021

- Introduction to TMJoint,
- Who can treat TMJ Pain,
- Who is your potential patient,
- Why is learning about TMDs so important for every dental practitioner,
- How to diagnose TMJoint issues,
- Introduction to the concept of Peaceful Neuromusculature,
- Understanding the TMJoint anatomy,
- Recognizing the interrelationship between TMDs and ENT issues,
- Understanding the ‘Cascading Effect’ of a traumatic bite,
- Understanding the etiology of TMJ disorders,
- Recognizing the role of adaptive capacity in cause-and-effect
relationship,
- Understanding ‘Joint Sounds- Click, Pop, Crepitus’
- Staging of TMJ breakdown,
- Recognizing the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment,
- Understanding why more and more people are developing
TMDs, especially at an early age,

DAY 1:LECTURES AND VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS
Calicut
(Evening Session)

- Differentiating muscular issues from intra-capsular issues
- Books worthy of reading for further knowledge,
- Case History Sheet used for TMD cases (specially designed by
Dr.Khakiani),
- Video demo on range of motion and implications in TMD cases,
- Video on mandibular deviation, deflection and disco movement
with implications,
- Video on palpation of muscles involved in TMD patients,
- Video on palpation of TMJoint,
- Role of imaging in diagnosis of TMDs,
- Reading of TMJ scans and CBCTs for bony disorders,
- Reading of TMJ MRIs for discal disorders (made super easy for
general dentist),
- Introduction to Treatment Planning in patients with TMJ issues.

DAY 2:LECTURES AND VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS
(Morning Session)
18th Dec, 2021

- Treatment options in management of TMJ and oro-facial pain,
- Phase-wise treatment approach to management of TMDs,
- Role of Self-management,
- Role of Pharmacotherapy and medications to be prescribed,
- Role of Physiotherapy and exercises to be performed,
- Role of Psychotherapy and when to refer a patient,
- Role of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT),
- Role of Botox,
- Role of PRF,
- Role of intra-capsular lavage (arthrocentesis),
- SPLINT THERAPY in management of TMD issues
- Understanding the different designs of splints and their indications,
- 4 types of splint designs: anterior stop, permissive, anterior
repositioning and pivotal appliance

DAY 2:LECTURES AND VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS
(Evening Session)
- Understanding occlusion and splint adjustment,
- Protocols for splint fabrication: Direct (customized intraorally)
and Indirect (lab-fabricated),
- Videos on splint fabrication and adjustment- 3 techniques,
- Simplified ‘Treatment Navigation Approach’ for management
of every possible TMJ issue,
- Understanding the role of digital gadgets in occlusal refinement,
- Permanent Treatment Options for TMD cases:
- Occlusal Equilibration following stabilization of TMJs
- Role of Orthodontics (Fixed mechanotherapy and Aligners) for
long-term management,
- Full Mouth Rehabilitation in recovered TMJ patients.

DAY 3: HANDS-ON
19th Dec, 202
- Fabrication of Full Arch Permissive Splint with Anterior Guide Table
and customization of the occlusal scheme using ideal articulating
paper thickness and design (Direct technique).
- Fabrication of Anterior Repositiong Splint.
- Fabrication of Pivotal Splint.
- Customization of an Anterior Stop Appliance (Unwind MD) using
self-cure acrylic resin.

All participants will receive e-notes with actual slides from the course.
All participants will receive a personalized ‘Certificate of Completion’ at
end of the course.
All hands-on participants will receive customized splints for their
personal use (if needed).

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