Neuromuscular Postural Vertical Dimension
Neuromuscular Postural Vertical Dimension
Course overview
Explores the interconnection between posture, temporomandibular joint function, and occlusion through an osteopathic approach — the mouth–body connection — with Silverio Di Rocca!
You will gain a deep understanding of how neuromuscular dynamics influence the vertical dimension, mandibular position, and overall postural harmony.
During the course, you will learn about:
The concept of neuromuscular postural vertical dimension and its clinical relevance
The relationship between the TMJ, occlusion, and postural balance
Postural centric relation and mandibular reprogramming protocols
Functional occlusion principles and their role in global body alignment
Diagnostic tools and posturometric analysis for objective evaluation
Clinical applications and treatment planning based on neuromuscular and postural integration.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Neuromuscular Postural Vertical Dimension and Functional Occlusion
Concept of neuromuscular postural vertical dimension
Concept of anatomical vertical dimension
Relationship between vertical dimension and postural balance
Neuromuscular determinants of mandibular position
Postural centric relation
Physiological parameters influencing occlusion
Postural functional occlusion
Integration of anatomical and functional concepts in clinical practice
Clinical implications for diagnosis and treatment planning
Practical strategies to achieve functional and postural harmony.
Lesson 2. Neuromuscular Postural Vertical Dimension Concept
Progressive mandibular reprogramming
Functional determination of the vertical dimension
Neuromuscular postural vertical dimension
Anatomical versus functional vertical dimension
Postural myofunctional reprogrammer and its clinical applications
Micro functional planes for occlusal fine-tuning
Registration and scientific validation of postural vertical dimension
The use of the posturometer for verification
Treatment projection and diagnostic planning
Diagnostic wax-up and articulator mounting.
Lesson 3. Postural Functional Occlusion
Key characteristics of functional and postural occlusion
Construction of a physiological occlusal plane
Functional guides and their protective role for the TMJ
Occlusion and disocclusion design for balanced function.
Lesson 4. Postural Centric Relation
Mandibular posture in postural balance
Relationship between the mandible and body posture
Postural tonic system and neuromuscular regulation
Physiology and role of the temporomandibular joint
Methods to achieve postural centric relation
Mandibular deprogramming protocols
Postural equilibrium and body alignment correction
Application of the body equilibrium device (B.E.D.)
Registration of functional free space
The use of the posturometer for postural verification.
Lesson 5. Integrating Neuromuscular Concepts and Posturometry
The posturometric control system
Summary of key neuromuscular and postural concepts
Integration of anatomical, functional, and clinical knowledge
Importance of an interdisciplinary approach to postural rehabilitation
Practical implementation of concepts in daily clinical practice.
Lesson 6. Clinical Applications of Neuromuscular and Postural Concepts
Presentation of real clinical cases
Diagnostic process and functional assessment
Application of neuromuscular and postural principles
Treatment execution and postural stabilization outcomes.
