Condylography: Data Interpretation for Occlusal Rehabilitation

Defining the so-called Slavicek concept
Interpretation and enabling therapeutic decisions with condylogram
Comparison between the different condylography recording systems
Condylographic data for occlusal reconstruction
Defining the difference in terminology between condylograph, condylography, and condylogram
The aim of condylographic interpretation
The functional aim of the stomatognathic system
Expectation of condylogram.

Mandibular movement under physiological conditions
Diagnostic criteria of craniomandibular dysfunction and temporomandibular dysfunction
Fundamentals of synovial joint movement
Physiology of synovial joint dynamics
Diagnostic criteria for the most common pain-related temporomandibular disorder
The six principles of temporomandibular dysfunction screening
Interpretation of a condylogram.

Morphological alterations of the osseous structures
Diagnostic criteria of craniomandibular dysfunction and temporomandibular dysfunction: 

Physical diagnosis
MRI, CT scan, panoramic X-ray
psychosocial status.

Condylar head alterations: 

Hypoplasia and hyperplasia
Subcortical cysts
Osteophytes.

Disc diagnosis for TMJ using MRI and CT scan.

Condylographic interpretation with osseous structural changes of the TMJ
Morphological changes of osseous structures in condylography
Osteoarthritis of the TMJ: diagnostic and therapeutic goals
Etiology and pathogenetic pathways of arthritis with inflammation.

Condylographic interpretation of trauma to the TMJ condyle
Condylographic interpretation of fracture with luxation
Condylographic interpretation of fracture without luxation
TMJ CT-imaging: analysis of morphological alterations
Merging condylographic data with CT and MRI imaging
Closed and open mouth MRI imaging of the TMJ
Evaluation of osteoarthritic changes on MRI and condylographic interpretation.

International classification of orofacial pain
Defining and classification of myofascial pain
Primary vs. secondary myofascial pain
Biopsychosocial model of pain
Impact of pain on mandibular movement and proprioception of the craniomandibular system
Analysis of mandibular range of motion (MROM)
Analysis of maximum bite force (MBF)
TMJ proprioception in condylography: evaluation of function and occlusion.

Myofascial pain pressure threshold and functional impairment
Protocols for muscle and joint palpation
Analysis of mandibular range of motion in relation to muscular function
Condylographic interpretation of free protrusion and retrusion movements
Condylographic interpretation of free mediotrusion and mediotrusion right movements
Condylographic interpretation of free opening and closing movements.

Superimposition of all mandibular movements on the condylograph
Positive impact of dental structures and occlusion on mandibular movements
Involvement of the neuromuscular system in mandibular movement
Interpretation of mandibular movement on the condylograph.

Symptomatology of muscles and tendons
Pathological pathways of tendinosis and tendonitis
Healing of ligaments: complete healing, functional repair, and healing with defects
Hypermobility and over-rotation of the TMJ.

Increased mobility of the lower compartment of the TMJ
Analysis and superimposition on a condylograph of:

Protrusion and retrusion
Free mediotrusion and mediotrusion to the right and left
Free opening and closing movements.

Condylographic analysis of guided protrusion and retrusion
Condylographic analysis of guided mediotrusion and mediotrusion to the left.

Condylographic interpretation of guided protrusion, retrusion, and bruxism left and right
Condylographic interpretation of mastication left and right
Condylographic interpretation of all free movements of the TMJ
Evaluation of the initial stages of internal derangement
Risk factors of disc displacement with reduction (DDWR) and without reduction (DDWoR).

Articular disc imaging: position, form, and structure
Disc position in physiological and displaced conditions
Disc shape and position in open and closed mouth
MRI analysis of changes in soft tissue components of the TMJ
Typical condylographic and clinical signs of anterior disc displacement with reduction (aDDwR)
Dynamics of anterior disc displacement with reduction (aDDwR). 

Systematic description of condylographic interpretation of free open and close movements
Systematic description of condylographic interpretation of protrusion and retrusion movements
Systematic description of condylographic interpretation of free left mediotrusion movements
Condylographic interpretation of speech and chewing movements.

Reciprocal clicking noise interpretation in condylography
Joint noises due to anterior disc displacement with reduction (aDDwR) and without reduction (aDDwoR)
Ligamental noise: differential diagnosis during recording
Anterior disc displacement without reduction (aDDwoR) during:

Mediotrusion movement
Open and close movements.

Defining occlusal parameters
Analysis of altered occlusal function
Morphological occlusal parameters
Occlusal involvement and signs and symptoms of craniomandibular dysfunction and temporomandibular dysfunction
Justification of oral rehabilitation and occlusal restoration.

Indications and advantages of full mouth oral rehabilitation
Gnathological instruments application in occlusal rehabilitation
Condylography interpretation for occlusal rehabilitation cases.

Angle classification and anterior dental relation during chewing movements
Impact of occlusion on the status of patients
Analysis of all hinge axis movements
Bilateral chewing and atypical chewing patterns
Class 2 malocclusion impact on mandibular movement.

Posterior and anterior guidance
Impact of occlusion on mastication
Speech and occlusion
Occlusal function in retrusion and protrusion
Pathogenetic link and reduced chewing muscle activity
Maintaining and re-establishing occlusal chewing surfaces and lingual morphology of upper anterior teeth.