Aprašymas
The study of the mutual interactions between bruxism, pain, and psychosocial factors has contributed a lot to develop a proposal for a unified concept of TMD physiopathology: the overload model. According to that, the onset of TMD symptoms may be viewed as the result of an unbalance between the load exerted on the temporomandibular joints by the jaw muscles and the resistance of the structures to that load. Bruxism in the form of jaw/teeth clenching, which in turn is related to an emotional overload, is likely the most detrimental factor, and psychosocial factors may also reduce the load-bearing capacity of the masticatory system.
The evidence in support of the overload theory and the clinical suggestions for its adoption in the clinical setting will be discussed and put into practice during the full day course, to help practitioners providing care to their patients within an evidence-based paradigm.
Course Program
Morning Session 9-12.30
- My journey from general dentistry and orthodontics to orofacial pain practice
- Temporomandibular Disorders guidelines
- Fundamentals of TMD management: from conservative approaches to TMJ arthrocentesis
Afternoon Session (Hands-On – patients) 14-17.30
- Clinical Assessment
- How to read imaging of the temporomandibular joint
- Cognitive-behavioural strategies
- Impressions for oral appliances
- Focus on TMJ arthrocentesis
Programa
Morning Session 9-12.30
My journey from general dentistry and orthodontics to orofacial pain practice
Temporomandibular Disorders guidelines
Fundamentals of TMD management: from conservative approaches to TMJ arthrocentesis
Afternoon Session (Hands-On – patients) 14-17.30
Clinical Assessment
How to read imaging of the temporomandibular joint
Cognitive-behavioural strategies
Impressions for oral appliances
Focus on TMJ arthrocentesis
