Neuromuscular Postural Vertical Dimension

Neuromuscular Postural Vertical Dimension

Category: Orthodontics

Instructor(s): Silverio Di Rocca

Course structure: Lessons: 6 lessons | Duration: 3 h 53 min

Course overview

Explores the interconnection between

posture

What you will learn

• with
• 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.
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• Postural Functional Occlusion
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