Neuromodulator Injections: Anti-Aging Facial Aesthetics and TMD Management

Neuromodulator Injections: Anti-Aging Facial Aesthetics and TMD Management

Category: General Medical Topics

Instructor(s): Steven Halepas, Elie M. Ferneini

Course structure: Lessons: 5 lessons | Duration: 1 h 53 min

Course overview

Myofascial minimally invasive cosmetic procedures for anti-aging and TMD management - Everything a clinician should know!

Following the protocols of Dr. Steven Halepas and Elie M. Ferneini, both of whom are board-certified maxillofacial surgeons, you will learn everything about:

Course lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Application of Neuromodulators: History and Indications

• Minimal invasive procedures
• Facial cosmetic surgery in modern times
• Elements of the consultation appointment:
• Medical history
• Patient expectations
• Pre- and post-operative care.
• Protocols of the physical exam
• Analysis of the potential complications of the cosmetic procedure
• Subjective, objective, and clinical protocols during consultations.

Lesson 2: Mechanisms of Neuromodulators: Exploring Product Options

• Botulinum toxin A indications and clinical applications
• Mechanisms of action of SNA receptor proteins
• Available products in the United States
• Mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and clinical applications of:
• Botox
• Dysport
• Xeomin
• Daxxify.
• Botox dilution options
• Step-by-step video demonstration of reconstitution of the neuromodulator products
• Botulinum toxin dosage
• Protocols of application: step-by-step demonstration.

Lesson 3: Injection Techniques for Cosmetic Use of Neuromodulators

• Macroanatomy of the maxillofacial muscles
• Step-by-step injection techniques in:
• Glabella
• Frontalis
• Lateral canthal lines
• Lower eyelid lines
• Lip flip
• High smile line
• Chin.

Lesson 4: Neuromodulators: Techniques for Functional Clinical Application for TMD and Migraines

• Macroanatomy of the TMJ
• Physical examination of TMD
• Radiological assessment of TMD: OPG, CBCT, MRI
• Etiology of non-articular disorders
• Myofascial pain and treatment protocols with neuromodulator injections
• Etiology of intra-capsular arthropathies
• Pathophysiology and effectiveness of neuromodulator injections
• Internal derangement: Anterior disc displacement with and without reduction
• Wilkes classification of internal derangement
• TMJ physical therapy
• EMG needle technique for pterygoid muscle
• Migraines and migraine areas
• Botox dosing by muscles for chronic migraine.

Lesson 5: Neuromodulators: Post-op Care and Commercial Marketing Strategies

• Postoperative instructions
• Patient expectations and common post-op side effects
• Adverse reactions to functional use of neuromodulators
• Adverse reactions to cosmetic use of neuromodulators
• Postoperative complications:
• Pain and redness
• Eyelid ptosis
• Hypopigmentation
• Bruising.
• Recommended protocols for postoperative care
• Clinical recommendations for complication management
• Marketing and branding of cosmetic procedures.

Who is this course for?

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