Temporomandibular Disorders, Splint Therapy, Cone Beam Computed Tomographi 2016

Topics

• How to use bimanual guidance to determine TM joint health
• TMJ anatomy and muscles of mastication function
• Differential diagnosis of TMD and occlusomuscle disorders
• How to palpate muscles of mastication
• How to know when occlusal treatment will work predictably
• Temporomandibular joint rehabilitation
• How occlusal appliances make restorative dentistry easier
• How to identify and treat trigger points and muscle pain
• How to use emergency appliances to eliminate acute occlusomuscle pain
• What imaging is needed: panorex, transcranial, tomogram, CT or MRI, and why
• How to stop the need of grinding on your crowns at delivery
• When you can just equilibrate the teeth and not use an occlusal appliance

Who should Attend

• Hygienists
• Dentists