Evidence-Based Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
Dr. Ambra Michelotti, Dr. Daniel Paesani, Dr. Martin Gross, Dr. Luca Guarda Nardini, Dr. Barry Glassman
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Course program
Evidence-Based Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
8 online lessons
A course for practicing dentists, who want to treat temporomandibular disorders according to scientifically proven protocols and not base their treatment on a specific concept.
The new course “Evidence-Based Treatment of of temporomandibular disorders" will present the 2022 protocols for diagnosis and treatment of this pathology.
The course is created by leading gnatologists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, and maxillofacial surgeons.
You will learn about:
– Splint therapy
– Minimally invasive and invasive temporomandibular joint surgery (from arthrocentesis to TMJ prosthesis)
– Pharmacotherapy
– Physiotherapy
– Psychotherapeutic treatment.
8 online lessons
A course for practicing dentists, who want to treat temporomandibular disorders according to scientifically proven protocols and not base their treatment on a specific concept.
The new course “Evidence-Based Treatment of of temporomandibular disorders" will present the 2022 protocols for diagnosis and treatment of this pathology.
The course is created by leading gnatologists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, and maxillofacial surgeons.
You will learn about:
– Splint therapy
– Minimally invasive and invasive temporomandibular joint surgery (from arthrocentesis to TMJ prosthesis)
– Pharmacotherapy
– Physiotherapy
– Psychotherapeutic treatment.
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1. 1. New perspective in the treatment of TMD: minimally invasive and invasive methods1 h 53 min
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2. 2. Сlinical TMD diagnosis1 h 52 min
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3. 3. Psychosocial considerations when diagnosing and managing orofacial pain, headaches and TMD2 h 13 min
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4. 4. The evidence-based protocol for management of patients with signs and symptoms of TMJ dysfunction in orthodontic and orthopedic practice1 h 51 min
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5. 5. Mythbusting in functional dentistry2 h 2 min
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6. 6. Protocols for the TMD treatment: splint therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacotherapy1 h 52 min
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7. 7. Temporomandibular joint disorders. Сlassifications and risk factors1 h 58 min
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8. 8. Management of Temporomandibular disorders1 h 59 min
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1. New perspective in the treatment of TMD: minimally invasive and invasive methods
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson
By Luca Guarda Nardini
Lesson program:
– Anatomy of TMJ
– TMD: diagnostic difficulties
– Types of TMD treatment methods
– Minimally invasive treatments:
- arthrocentesis: indications and methodology
- arthroscopy
- botulinum toxin: indications and technique.
– The effectiveness of hyaluronic acid using in the TMD treatment
– Invasive surgical treatments:
- articular (meniscectomy, eminectomy, condyloplasty, prosthetic replacement)
- non-articular (hyper development of the coronoid process, eagle syndrome, facial asymmetry).
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Lesson program:
– Anatomy of TMJ
– TMD: diagnostic difficulties
– Types of TMD treatment methods
– Minimally invasive treatments:
- arthrocentesis: indications and methodology
- arthroscopy
- botulinum toxin: indications and technique.
– The effectiveness of hyaluronic acid using in the TMD treatment
– Invasive surgical treatments:
- articular (meniscectomy, eminectomy, condyloplasty, prosthetic replacement)
- non-articular (hyper development of the coronoid process, eagle syndrome, facial asymmetry).
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 53 min
2. Сlinical TMD diagnosis
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson
By Ambra Michelotti
Lesson program:
– TMD: definition and epidemiology
– Evaluation of risk factors in the development of TMD
– Micro and macrotrauma in the development of TMD: bruxism, overextension
– The role of central nervous system in the development of TMD
– Psychosocial factors in the development of TMD
– Psychosocial profile of the patient
– Anatomical factors in the development of TMD: occlusal disharmony, abnormal condylar position and mandible
– Screening tools for TMD
– Standardized clinical examination.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Lesson program:
– TMD: definition and epidemiology
– Evaluation of risk factors in the development of TMD
– Micro and macrotrauma in the development of TMD: bruxism, overextension
– The role of central nervous system in the development of TMD
– Psychosocial factors in the development of TMD
– Psychosocial profile of the patient
– Anatomical factors in the development of TMD: occlusal disharmony, abnormal condylar position and mandible
– Screening tools for TMD
– Standardized clinical examination.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 52 min
3. Psychosocial considerations when diagnosing and managing orofacial pain, headaches and TMD
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson
By Barry Glassman
Lesson program:
– History of the medical community’s view of the role of psychology and emotion in the management of chronic pain
– Procedures and attitudes which considers the complex relationship of psychological and biomedical factors
– Specific techniques which deal with the psychological component of the pain pattern
– Identification and integration of biological and psychological aspects of pain
– Description of the biomedical and psychosocial models
– History of the biopsychosocial model
– The importance of psychological aspects in the treatment of patients with chronic pain
– Current state of the biopsychosocial model in pain management concepts
– Techniques to address the psychological aspects for the dentist
– Critical processes to make a referral without causing anger and without suggesting the patient’s pain is psychosomatic.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 2 h 13 min
Lesson program:
– History of the medical community’s view of the role of psychology and emotion in the management of chronic pain
– Procedures and attitudes which considers the complex relationship of psychological and biomedical factors
– Specific techniques which deal with the psychological component of the pain pattern
– Identification and integration of biological and psychological aspects of pain
– Description of the biomedical and psychosocial models
– History of the biopsychosocial model
– The importance of psychological aspects in the treatment of patients with chronic pain
– Current state of the biopsychosocial model in pain management concepts
– Techniques to address the psychological aspects for the dentist
– Critical processes to make a referral without causing anger and without suggesting the patient’s pain is psychosomatic.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 2 h 13 min
4. The evidence-based protocol for management of patients with signs and symptoms of TMJ dysfunction in orthodontic and orthopedic practice
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson
By Daniel Paesani
Lesson program:
– TMD: symptoms, clinical signs, X-ray
– "Occlusion — TMJ — Orthodontics": the history of the old paradigm
– The development of an evidence-based new paradigm
– Сlinical and radiological markers of hidden joint pathologies
– The effect of TMJ arthrosis on the growth and jaw stability
– Radiological markers of asymptomatic joint disease
– The influence of joint pathology during jaw growth
– The genesis of open bite, asymmetries, and crossbite
– Tips to avoid relapse after orthodontics-orthognatic surgery
– Asymmetric prognathism: diagnostics.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 51 min
Lesson program:
– TMD: symptoms, clinical signs, X-ray
– "Occlusion — TMJ — Orthodontics": the history of the old paradigm
– The development of an evidence-based new paradigm
– Сlinical and radiological markers of hidden joint pathologies
– The effect of TMJ arthrosis on the growth and jaw stability
– Radiological markers of asymptomatic joint disease
– The influence of joint pathology during jaw growth
– The genesis of open bite, asymmetries, and crossbite
– Tips to avoid relapse after orthodontics-orthognatic surgery
– Asymmetric prognathism: diagnostics.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 51 min
5. Mythbusting in functional dentistry
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson
By Daniel Paesani
Lesson program:
– The evolution of CR over time
– Condylar position: norm and pathology
– Centric relation: mechanically thinking vs biologically thinking
– Occlusal interferences: what does that mean?
– Vertical dimension variation without affecting the intermaxillary relationship
– Hinge axis: facts or fictions
– Jaw deprograming: techniques
– Factors of occlusal stability
– Understanding occlusal instability.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Lesson program:
– The evolution of CR over time
– Condylar position: norm and pathology
– Centric relation: mechanically thinking vs biologically thinking
– Occlusal interferences: what does that mean?
– Vertical dimension variation without affecting the intermaxillary relationship
– Hinge axis: facts or fictions
– Jaw deprograming: techniques
– Factors of occlusal stability
– Understanding occlusal instability.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 2 h 2 min
6. Protocols for the TMD treatment: splint therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacotherapy
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson
By Ambra Michelotti
Lesson program:
– Management according to the patient-centered principles
– Evaluation of bio-psycho-social domain
– Stepped care model
– Principles of cognitive and behavioral therapy
– Protocols of home exercises
– Placebo effect in the treatment of TMD
– Oral appliances. Management of the occlusal splint
– Management of TMD before or during orthodontic/dental treatment
– Indication of surgical treatment.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Lesson program:
– Management according to the patient-centered principles
– Evaluation of bio-psycho-social domain
– Stepped care model
– Principles of cognitive and behavioral therapy
– Protocols of home exercises
– Placebo effect in the treatment of TMD
– Oral appliances. Management of the occlusal splint
– Management of TMD before or during orthodontic/dental treatment
– Indication of surgical treatment.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 52 min
7. Temporomandibular joint disorders. Сlassifications and risk factors
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson
By Martin Gross
Lesson program:
– TMD definitions and classifications
– Etiology of TMD
– Signs and symptoms of TMD
– Temporomandibular joint disorders
– Normal disc relations and disc derangements:
- Disc displacement with reduction
- Disc displacement without reduction.
– Somatization and somatoform disorders
– Оrofacial pain: сluster analysis
– Modeling, remodeling and adaptation of TMJ
– Osteoarthritis
– Masticatory muscle disorders
– Masticatory muscle pain
– Risk factors – correlation versus etiologic predictability, occlusal risk factors.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Lesson program:
– TMD definitions and classifications
– Etiology of TMD
– Signs and symptoms of TMD
– Temporomandibular joint disorders
– Normal disc relations and disc derangements:
- Disc displacement with reduction
- Disc displacement without reduction.
– Somatization and somatoform disorders
– Оrofacial pain: сluster analysis
– Modeling, remodeling and adaptation of TMJ
– Osteoarthritis
– Masticatory muscle disorders
– Masticatory muscle pain
– Risk factors – correlation versus etiologic predictability, occlusal risk factors.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 58 min
8. Management of Temporomandibular disorders
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson
By Martin Gross
Lesson program:
– Management of patients with TMD
– Diagnosis DC/TMD: modern approach
– Methods of TMD treatment:
- Physical therapy
- Medication
- Behavior modification
- Occlusal splint therapy
- Surface electromyography and controversies
- Occlusal adjustment.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Lesson program:
– Management of patients with TMD
– Diagnosis DC/TMD: modern approach
– Methods of TMD treatment:
- Physical therapy
- Medication
- Behavior modification
- Occlusal splint therapy
- Surface electromyography and controversies
- Occlusal adjustment.
Recommended for: Functional dentists.
Duration: 1 h 59 min
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Dr. Ambra Michelotti
Dr. Daniel Paesani
Dr. Martin Gross
Dr. Luca Guarda Nardini
Dr. Barry Glassman
Dr. Daniel Paesani
Dr. Martin Gross
Dr. Luca Guarda Nardini
Dr. Barry Glassman
Evidence-Based Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
Access to the course is unlimited in time!
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Dr. Ambra MichelottiOne of the leading specialists in the field of functional dentistry in Europe. Graduated in Dentistry (DDS) in 1984, Honorary Degree in Dentistry at the University of Malmo (Sweden) in 2018. Full professor in Orthodontics and Clinical Gnathology at the University of Naples Federico II. Director of the post-graduate School in Orthodontics and responsible for the Master course on “Orofacial pain and Temporomandibular Disorders” at the University of Naples Federico II. Authored or co-authored more than 150 papers and co-author of several book chapters.
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Dr. Daniel PaesaniProfessor at the University of Salvador/AOA. Vice president of ALDOTS (Latin American Academy of TMD, Orofacial Pain and Sleep disorders). Author of the book “Bruxism: theory and practice" (Quintessence Berlin).Graduated in 1985 at the residency programs University of Kentucky (USA). Graduated in 1991 at the residency program University of Rochester (USA). Professor of post graduate level in the field of Occlusion, Orofacial Pain, TMD and Bruxism at University of Salvador/AOA Buenos Aires, Argentina. Author-Editor of the book “Bruxism, theory and practice”, Quintessence Berlin. Author and co-author of many chapters in books of the specialty.
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Dr. Martin GrossMartin Gross graduated BDS, LDS at Guys Hospital Dental School, University of London in 1971. He obtained his Masters in Prosthodontics at Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago in 1974. Specialist in Prosthodontics. Associate Clinical Professor in Oral Rehabilitation. Currently involved in clinical research and private practice. Associate Clinical Professor in Tel Aviv University, Israel. Specialist in Oral Rehabilitation. Member of several national and international professional associations. Author of book titled «The Science and Art of Occlusion and Oral Rehabilitation».
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Dr. Luca Guarda NardiniOral and maxillofacial surgeon performing complex TMJ surgeries. Past President SIDA – Italian Society of Temporomandibular Dysfunctions and Pain. Qualified Physician in Obstructive Sleep Disorders.
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Dr. Barry GlassmanLeading US еxpert in Craniofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders. Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of the International College of Craniomandibular Disorders.
