TMJ First Orthodontics. Author's course by Kazumi Ikeda

TMJ First Orthodontics. Author's course by Kazumi Ikeda

Category: Orthodontics

Instructor(s): Kazumi Ikeda

Course structure: Lessons: 6 lessons | Duration: 8 h 35 min

Course overview

TMJ-first approach and treatment mechanics to achieve functional mandibular stability post-orthodontic therapy in the protocols of Dr. Kazumi Ikeda!

This course offers 30+ years of the author’s clinical experience and insight into the relationship between TMJ health, mandibular growth, and orthodontic treatment.

Course lessons

Lesson 1: Diagnosing Mandibular Position: Key Considerations and Techniques

• Challenges in assessing mandibular position during the initial visit
• Understanding 3D mandibular discrepancies
• Stable vs. unstable mandibular positions
• Diagnostic tools in clinical practice: CBCT and MRI
• Special considerations for referred cases and their treatment analysis.

Lesson 2: Stabilizing Mandibular Position Before Orthodontic Treatment

• Identifying a stable mandibular position for effective treatment planning
• Understanding TMJ conditions and recognizing normal TMJ images
• Addressing TMJ instability before initiating orthodontic treatment
• The role of muscle relaxation in obtaining an accurate mandibular position
• Strategies for resolving 3D mandibular discrepancies before treatment.

Lesson 3: Assessing and Managing Disc Displacement

• The importance of the TMJ in mandibular stabilization
• Disc displacement (D.D.) as the most common TMJ issue
• Prevalence of D.D. in growing patients seeking orthodontic treatment
• Potential for progressive changes in the TMJ due to D.D.
• Analysis of the stages of D.D. and assessment of the patient's current condition
• Protocols for the management of D.D.
• Evaluating the optimal timing for splint therapy and orthodontic intervention.

Lesson 4: Integrating 3D Mandibular Discrepancies into Orthodontic Treatment Planning

• Mandibular discrepancies in treatment planning
• The significance of vertical discrepancies
• Protocols for identifying and addressing lateral discrepancies
• Prioritizing the correction of 3D mandibular discrepancies
• Protocols of developing a treatment plan based on an actual case study.

Lesson 5: Biomechanics for Mandibular Position Stability

• The role of mandibular position in orthodontic treatment planning
• Key features of Roth treatment mechanics
• The significance of torque in the straight wire treatment approach
• Roth’s modifications to Andrews’ straight wire technique and its impact on occlusion
• Biomechanics: the efficiency of en-masse movement for anterior teeth alignment
• The importance of vertical control in the molar region for mandibular stability
• Analysis of clinical cases: applying TMJ-First mechanics in treatment planning.

Lesson 6: Aesthetic and Functional Orthodontic Treatment Approach

• Role of the growth of the mandible in facial aesthetics
• Importance of functional TMJ in achieving facial harmony
• Impact of growth-period problems on the TMJ
• Consequences of TMJ issues on facial appearance
• Long-term benefits of balanced orthodontic outcomes for aesthetics and function
• Analysis of Roth’s five treatment goals
• Protocols for achieving functional occlusion
• Analysis of TMJ movement and occlusion stability.

Who is this course for?

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