Comprehensive TMD & Sleep Studies Management Mini-Residency - Session 3 of 3

A stable TMJ should first be obtained before restorative, orthodontic or prosthetic treatment. In this comprehensive 6 day, 3 session course, Dr. Olmos will explain how the dentist can be sure that the cranio-mandibular position that they have found for their patient is correct. He will cover the steps necessary for rehabilitation of an injured TM joint and how to know when your treatment is complete. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to diagnose and treat basic TM Dysfunction.

Session 1 covers:

* Functional anatomy of the TMJ
* Neuro-anatomy
* Electro modalities for diagnosis and objective evaluation of treatment
* Clinical examination
* The process of neurotransmission
* Muscles of the head and neck
* Radiology
* Demonstration of neurologic examination
* Phonetic bite registrations
* Advanced radiographic interpretation
* Case presentation

Session 2 covers:

* Basic concepts of pain
* Accu-Liner
* Principles of pharmacology
* Headaches
* Anesthetic diagnostic/therapeutic injection blocks
* Recapturing discs
* Radiology
* Indications and contraindications for various types of splints
* How to translate the bite registration to the Accu-Liner and finalize the bite
* Pharmacology
* Working with other professionals
* Case presentations
* Sleep Disorders

Session 3 covers:

* Differential diagnosis of various craniomandibular disorders
* Arthrocentesis
* Physical therapy modalities
* Exercises for the TMD patient
* Differential diagnosis ascending/descending problems
* How to build a TMD/orofacial/pain practice
* How to go from Phase I rehabilitation to Phase II permanent stabilization
* T-scan (computerized evaluation for timing and force of occlusion)
* Relationship between orthodontics and TMJ
* Case presentations

This program qualifies for 48 hours Lecture & Participation Continued Education