TMD & Splint (08/06/2024)
June 8th, 2024 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf, 22 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4ED
The future of orthodontics is the acceptance of the gnathologic concept. The jaw and the teeth are not removed. They are one.”
Patrick Grossmann is one of the most incredible trainers in the history of orthodontics. From understanding the issues of the TMJ with respect to the occlusion, he is a force of nature.
With the inevitable encouragement of all dentists who meet him, he has become an extraordinary part of Cephtactics by dispelling the old ways and bringing into light the future of orthodontic care.
Aims:
Educate general dental practitioners in recognizing, diagnosing, and treating patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD).
Enhance understanding of the relationship between TMJ dysfunction, head, neck, and facial pain, including neurological pathways and trigger points.
Explain the significance of MRI in TMJ diagnosis and treatment planning for patients.
Determine appropriate patients for treatment and recognize cases requiring referral.
Address the unique challenges and special needs of patients suffering from TMJ disorders.
Objectives:
Describe the concept of referred pain and the involvement of neurological pathways in TMD-related pain.
Perform comprehensive examinations to identify and evaluate patients with TMD, considering the need for TMJ MRI.
Evaluate the impact of maxilla-mandibular relationship alterations on dental occlusion.
Recognize how parafunction contributes to the development of TMJ disorders.
Measure TMJ function and range of motion using appropriate techniques.
Discuss the importance of muscle palpation in TMD diagnosis.
Differentiate between intra and extra-capsular disorders, such as myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS).
Explore the role of conservative treatments, including counseling, physiotherapy, and day and night-time splints, in managing TMD.
Demonstrate the adjustment of a splint and provide hands-on practice for delegates using their own appliances.
What is included?
The course will explain the fundamentals of diagnosis and treatment planning in an easy-to-follow format including history taking, clinical examination, 'hands-on' muscle palpation and splint sessions.
TMD is a subject of enormous significance yet all too often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. The cost to the patient's personal health, well-being and quality of life cannot be underestimated.
This course aims to dispel the confusion and controversies surrounding TMD which has caused so many healthcare professionals to shy away form treating these patients.
Learning Content
This training session is an introduction into recognition of, diagnosis and treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. The topics covered will allow general dental practitioners to implement appropriate procedures, with guidance as required, for the provision of TMJ therapy.
Requirements - Splints (Gelb)
Required x2 Lower Impressions (2 parts taken with Silicone putty and wash)
To be manufactured with lab11ortho.co.uk (3-4 weeks before the event)
Students will need to ensure they bring these splints with them for the day of the event.
Development Outcomes
This CPD course meets the criteria for the GDC's development outcome C
At the end of the course, you will know:
Why to treat
How to treat
Who to treat/refer
When to treat
Planned schedule
8.30am to 9am - Registration
9am to 1pm - TMJ THERAPY THEORY
• Basic anatomy/function of the TMJ joint
• History taking/patient examination
• Signs/symptoms of TMJ disorders
• MRI of the TM joint & diagnostic interpretation
• Treatment options for TMD
• Indications for splint therapy
• Types of splints including treatment for nocturnal parafunction
• Which patients to treat and which to refer
• Case studies
1pm to 2pm - Lunch Break
2pm to 5pm - Practical Hands-on Session