Bite Registration with TENS: Neuromuscular Dentistry in Clinical Practice with Fabio Savastano

Bite Registration with TENS: Neuromuscular Dentistry in Clinical Practice with Fabio Savastano

Category: Functional Dentistry

Instructor(s): Fabio Savastano

Course structure: Lessons: 3 lessons | Duration: 56 min

Course overview

Bite registration and treatment planning of complex rehabilitation cases using TENS-Only technique in a neuromuscular dentistry approach!

Neuromuscular dentistry explores the connections among the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), teeth, muscles, and nerves. It aims to establish the jaw's optimal physiological position in rehabilitation cases to achieve predictable results.

Course lessons

Lesson 1: Neuromuscular Theory: Habitual and Physiological Rest Position

• Bite registration and bioelectrical instrumentation in neuromuscular dentistry
• Analysis of mandibular movement
• Rest position and centric occlusion
• Application of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) appliance in clinical dentistry
• Determination of physiological rest position
• Defining the neuromuscular theory
• Neuromuscular theory application in clinical dentofacial orthopedics
• Analyzing mandibular muscular relationship.

Lesson 2: Materials and Methods for Obtaining Physiological Rest Position Using TENS-Only Technique

• Manual protocols for working with the J-5 TENS unit
• Indications for TENS unit application
• Determination of the freeway space and vertical jaw relation using an Aqualizer® appliance
• Step-by-step video demonstration for the application of the TENS-only technique for occlusal analysis and bite registration.

Lesson 3: Bite Registration in Rest Position and Evaluation of Treatment Options. Video demonstration of the technique

• Protocols for bite registration in the rest position using silicone materials
• Analysis of the sagittal relationship of the registered bite and evaluation of treatment options
• Advantages of bite registration in the rest position for predictable orthodontic and prosthodontic treatment
• Treatment planning and correction of freeway space.

Who is this course for?

This online course is designed for dentists and dental professionals interested in functional dentistry, clinical decision-making and evidence-informed dental practice.