Module 4: Managing Temporomandibular Disorders
Module 4: Managing Temporomandibular Disorders
Course overview
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Course lessons
Lesson 1. Managing Muscle Pain - Part 1. Module 4
Classification of facial pain
Pathophysiology of muscle pain
Etiological factors of muscle pain
The role of psychological factors in the occurrence of muscle pain
Different manifestations of muscle pain
The choice of treatment depending on the type of muscle pain.
Lesson 2. Managing Muscle Pain - Part 2: Co-Contraction, Local Muscle Soreness and Myospasm. Module 4
Co-Contraction. Etiology. Diagnostics. Patient history. Clinical manifestations. Treatment
Local Muscle Soreness. Etiology. Diagnostics. Patient history. Clinical manifestations. Treatment
Myospasm. Etiology. Diagnostics. Patient history. Clinical manifestations. Treatment
Correct diagnosis
Choosing an effective treatment plan depending on the diagnosis
Diagnostic methods: patient history and examination of the masticatory structures.
Lesson 3. Managing Muscle Pain - Part 3: Myofascial Pain, Central Mediated Myalgia and Fibromyalgia. Module 4
Myofascial Pain. Etiology. Diagnostics. Patient history. Clinical manifestations. Treatment
Central Mediated Myalgia. Etiology. Diagnostics. Patient history. Clinical manifestations. Treatment
Fibromyalgia. Etiology. Diagnostics. Patient history. Clinical manifestations. Treatment
Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for myofascial pain, central mediated myalgia and fibromyalgia
The role of the dentist in each of these muscle pain condition.
Lesson 4. The Indications and Fabrication of a Stabilization Appliance. Module 4
Types of Stabilization Appliance
Indications for the use of Stabilization Appliance
Simple and straight-forward technique to fabricate a stabilization appliance. Each step of the fabrication is presented with photos and video clips making the procedures easy to use in your office
Clinical protocols for the use of Stabilization Appliance
Therapeutic goals of the Stabilization Appliance
Final criteria for the Stabilization Appliance.
Lesson 5. The Management of Muscle Pain with a Stabilization Appliance: What do you do next? Module 4
Treatment of patients with local muscle soreness
The effect of stabilization appliance on reducing patient symptoms
The effect of vertical dimension on the occurrence of TMJ dysfunction
Step by step algorithm that gives direction to the clinician regarding the proper sequencing of treatment for a stabilization appliance
8 different ways a stabilization appliance may help reduce the patient`s TMD symptoms
Relationship `Dentist - Patient`.
Lesson 6. Indications and Fabrication of an Anterior Positioning. Module 4
Treatment for TMJ Disorders
Philosophy of treatment for TMJ disorders. Which one to choose?
Indications and contraindications for use of Anterior Positioning
Anterior Positioning Step-by-Step Protocol
Choosing the correct mandibular position
Long-Term Results Using Anterior Positioning.
Lesson 7. Treatment Protocol for using an Anterior Positioning Appliance. Module 4
Disc displacement treatment. Algorithm
Disc dislocation treatment. Algorithm
Simple and effective way to use an anterior positioning appliance
A treatment algorithm for a patient with a painful disc displacement with reduction
The management of patients with disc dislocation without reduction
Long-term results of treatment of displacement and dislocation of the disk.
