This one of its kind 'Taming the TMJ' course is a complete eye opener. Besides throwing light on the role of a dentist in management of frank TMJ pain, it also opens horizons towards oro-facial pain management including headaches, ENT issues, occular problems, spine and posture related concerns, etc. Focused on a Diagnosis Driven Treatment Approach, the course shall help you ascertain the origin of pain via visualization, palpation, MRI/CBCT scans and plan definite and predictable treatment outcomes. If you wish to do more than just 'Tooth-based-Dentistry' , this course is your answer.

YOU WILL GET ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE QUESTIONS LIKE:

• How does the joint function and undergo dysfunction?
• How to manage clicking in the jaw joint?
• How to diagnose and differentiate a muscular issue from a true TMJ pathology?
• How to read a TMJ MRI and CBCT?
• How to reduce acute and severe pain associated with TMDs?
• How to manage chronic pain patients? How to incorporate referral practice?
• How to convince patients for treatment?
• How to design and fabricate splints? How to perform occlusal equilibration?
• What is role of orthodontics in TMD management?

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

- 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,

- 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.

- 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,

- 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.

HANDS-ON

- 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.

- Recording bite using LeafGauge and BiteAl for lab fabricated Splints

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).

Please Note : Hands - on date & fee to be announced during the live session.

All sessions will be available for viewing for 8 days after the event !!!

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