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

Category: Orthodontics

Instructor(s): Mariano Rocabado, Roberto Gutierrez

Course structure: Lessons: 4 lessons | Duration: 2 h 55 min

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.

During the course, you will learn about:

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.
• Course includes next lessons:
• 43min
• Lesson 1
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• Mariano Rocabado"s Craniovertebral Analysis
• Mariano Rocabado, Roberto Gutierrez
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• 28min
• Lesson 2
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• The Foundation of the Tricentric Concept for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Mariano Rocabado, Roberto Gutierrez
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• 58min
• Lesson 3
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• Craniovertebral Odontological Biomechanics (BOC) Treatment Approach. Part 1
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• 44min
• Lesson 4
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• Craniovertebral Odontological Biomechanics (BOC) Treatment Approach. Part 2
• Mariano Rocabado, Roberto Gutierrez
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