Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Craniocervical and Craniomandibular Disorders, TMJ Disorders, Headaches, and Facial Pain
Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Craniocervical and Craniomandibular Disorders, TMJ Disorders, Headaches, and Facial Pain
Course overview
a structured approach to evaluating the craniovertebral, craniomandibular, and dental components as an interconnected functional system. Participants will explore Rocabado’s craniovertebral analysis, the principles of the tricentric concept, and the biomechanical foundations of the BOC treatment approach.
What you will learn
Mariano Rocabado’s Craniovertebral Analysis and its application in clinical assessment
Evaluation of the craniovertebral relationship, craniofacial asymmetry, and cervical biomechanics
The anatomical and functional relationship between the craniovertebral region and the temporomandibular joint
The tricentric concept and the interaction between craniovertebral, craniomandibular, and dental components
The Craniocervical–Craniomandibular (CCM) system and its role in diagnosis and treatment planning
Vertical dimension of occlusion and its clinical implications in TMD and functional rehabilitation
Occlusal stability, anterior and canine guidance, the curve of Spee, and the biological principles of occlusion
Management of bruxism and tooth wear from a functional perspective
Craniovertebral Odontological Biomechanics (BOC) and its application to clinical diagnosis and treatment
Tricentric stabilization and treatment planning for complex functional cases.
The course connects craniovertebral analysis, TMJ assessment, mandibular function, and occlusion into a comprehensive diagnostic framework, helping clinicians understand how these components interact and how this information can be incorporated into treatment planning.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Mariano Rocabado"s Craniovertebral Analysis
Analysis of the craniovertebral relationship according to Dr. Mariano Rocabado
Cephalometric analysis and its significance in differential diagnosis
Normal occiput–atlas–axis flexion
Evaluation of craniofacial asymmetry
Clinical anatomy of the synovial temporomandibular joint (STMJ)
Craniocervical–craniomandibular (CCM) tricentric relationship
Step-by-step Rocabado’s Craniovertebral Analysis.
Lesson 2. The Foundation of the Tricentric Concept for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Craniocervical mandibular (CCM) tricentric relation
Anatomy: what you need to know for the treatment of TMJ pathology
Tricentric approach: advantages and special features
Map of joint pain: areas of sensitivity in the joint
Determining the craniocervical position in relation to the CR
Normal occiput atlas axis flexion
Craniofacial assymetry evalaution.
Lesson 3. Craniovertebral Odontological Biomechanics (BOC) Treatment Approach. Part 1
Management of bruxism and tooth wear
Tricentric interactions: craniovertebral, craniomandibular, and central occlusion at rest
Anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical considerations of the craniovertebral region and the temporomandibular joint
Vertical dimension of occlusion in clinical practice
VDO in the treatment of TMD
Effects of increased and decreased VDO
Tricentric stabilization
Biological principles of occlusion
Pillars of occlusion
Anterior and posterior vertical dimension
Complex tooth morphology
Anterior guidance and canine guidance
Analysis of the curve of Spee
Evaluation of malocclusion: functional considerations
The craniocervical–craniomandibular (CCM) system
The pillars of stable occlusion.
Lesson 4. Craniovertebral Odontological Biomechanics (BOC) Treatment Approach. Part 2
Team approach: dentist-manual physician
Interdisciplinary approach to TMD and occlusion.
Clinical application of the BOC approach:
Clinical assessment and diagnostic workflow
Evaluation of bruxism and tooth wear
Functional assessment of malocclusion
Case-based diagnosis and treatment planning.
Occlusal stabilization
Premature contact. Is it occlusal or craniovertebral?
Functional rehabilitation cases
Working with the articulator: treatment planning protocols
Deprogramming splints: indications and clinical application
Analysis of occlusion
Biomechanics of the lower jaw
Posture and its effect on occlusion and treatment planning
Step-by-step analysis of various clinical cases.
