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Course Description, Objectives,
and Agenda
Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
DESCRIPTION
Functional limitations involving chewing, talking and yawning are often caused by involvement of the temporomandibular joint and muscles of mastication. An overview of clinical anatomy of the TMJ will precede a discussion of common disorders of the TMJ and masticatory muscles. An evidence based physical examination to diagnose temporomandibular and masticatory muscle disorders will be discussed and practiced in lab. The non-surgical management by the physical therapist for temporomandibular disorders will be reviewed. The rationale and the assessment of oral appliances fabricated by the dentist will be highlighted. Indications for arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, and arthrotomy for disc displacements will be discussed followed by post surgical physical therapy management. Marketing ideas to the dental profession will be highlighted thru out the course.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify and discuss the more common disorders of the TMD.
- Discuss the findings of a TMD evaluation.
- Understand the escalating phases of treatment for the management of TMD.
- Recognize the indications for intraoral mobilization techniques.
- Recognize the role of the cervical spine with the TMD patient.
- Understand and identify when intraoral appliances or surgery is indicated.
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AGENDA - DAY ONE:
| 8:30 AM |
- Class Introduction
- TMJ Anatomy
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| 10:30 AM |
Break |
| 10:45 AM |
- Diagnostic Classification of TMD
- Complexity of TMD
- Inflammation - Evaluation and Treatment
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 PM |
- Muscle Pain - Evaluation and Treatment
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| 3:30 PM |
Break |
| 3:45 PM |
- Muscle Pain - comorbidities
- Biopsychosocial Variables
- Occlusal Variables
- Cervical Spine Variables
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| 5:30 PM |
Adjourn |
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AGENDA - DAY TWO:
| 8:00 AM |
- Review of Day One
- Oral Appliances; indications and assessment of the structural design
- Hypermobility- Evaluation and Treatment
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| 10:30 AM |
Break |
| 10:45 AM |
- Disc Displacements Evaluation and Treatment
- Disc Displacement with Reduction
- Disc Displacement without Reduction
- Chronic Non-reducing Disc
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 PM |
- Treatment options for Disc Displacements
- Arthotomy
- Arthrocentesis
- Arthroscopy
- Oral Appliance
- Physical Therapy
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| 3:30 PM |
Break |
| 3:45 PM |
- Treatment options for Disc Displacements (continued)
- Overview
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| 5:00 PM |
Adjourn |
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