Online congress on evidence-based temporomandibular disorders and bruxism treatment

– Psychological aspects of orofacial pain

– The interconnection between malocclusion and temporomandibular disorders

– Treatment of temporomandibular disorders: misuse of instrumental devices and ethical remarks

– Dogmas in functional dentistry: myths and facts

– Disadvantages of individually adjusted articulators

– Problems with the use of appliances for mandibular repositioning. 

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Costen's theories: influence on the development of dogmas in dentistry

– The obsolescence of the occlusal theories for TMD etiology and treatment 

– Chronic pain: treatment tactics

– The relationship between anxiety, psychotype, and pain in temporomandibular disorders

– Occlusal interferences and bruxism: interconnection

– The biopsychosocial approach: challenges and their overcoming.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Problems of using electronic devices for diagnosing temporomandibular disorders

– Principles of neuromuscular dentistry: myths and facts

– Occlusion and posture: interrelationship

– The latest news on bruxism and suggestions for future researches 

– Principles of intraoral appliances

– Requirements for intraoral appliances

– OPPERA study.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Problems of using electronic devices for diagnosing temporomandibular disorders

– Principles of neuromuscular dentistry: myths and facts

– Occlusion and posture: interrelationship

– The latest news on bruxism and suggestions for future researches 

– Principles of intraoral appliances

– Requirements for intraoral appliances

– OPPERA study 

– Mechanism of orofacial pain development

– Specifics of gathering medical history from patients with orofacial pain

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Anatomy and physiology of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

– Temporomandibular disorders: general treatment principles 

– Evolution of temporomandibular disorders

– Standard radiological diagnostic method for TMD

– Assessment of TMJ condition using MRI and correlation with clinical symptoms

– Palpation of the jaw muscles

– Risk factors for temporomandibular disorders

– The evidence in support of the overload theory.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Screening examination in the diagnosis of orofacial pain

– Rules for collecting medical history and principles of diagnosis in temporomandibular disorders

– Palpation of the temporomandibular joint and surrounding structures 

– Concept of familiar pain

– Orthopedic tests: differentiation of muscle and joint pain

– Concept of an effective diagnostic prescription

– Basic principles of temporomandibular disorders treatment

– Stages of temporomandibular disorders treatment.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Tactics for managing symptoms after orthodontic or orthopedic treatment

– Taping in dentistry

– Orthognathic surgery in patients with temporomandibular joint pain

– Development of TMD in orthodontic treatment of growing patients

– Physiotherapy in the treatment of TMD

– Botulinum toxin for muscle relaxation: pros and cons

– Fabrication of intraoral appliances

– Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of TMD.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– MRI in the diagnosis of TMD

– Concept of effective prescription

– Application for the diagnosis and control of bruxism

– Methods of manufacturing intraoral appliances

– Treatment timelines using intraoral appliances

– Correction of intraoral appliances

– Video protocol for performing arthrocentesis.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Diagnosis of bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea

– Apnea-hypopnea index

– Assessment of jaw muscles' condition

– Bruxism: definition, etiology, clinical manifestations, and symptoms

– Symptoms of TMD

– Correlation between bruxism and stress.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– The consequences of bruxism for teeth

– Risks for dental implants in patients with bruxism

– The role of orthodontic treatment in the development of TMD

– The relationship between orthodontic treatment and bruxism

– Assessment of muscle condition using an application

– Electromyography for evaluating bruxism during aligner treatment.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Diagnosis of bruxism:

- questionnaire assessment

- instrumental examination

- ecological momentary assessment (EMA).

– Effectiveness of ecological momentary assessment (EMA)

– Application of electromyography

– Clinical evaluation of the stomatognathic system in bruxism

– Tooth wear and bruxism: correlation

– Patient management tactics: The Multiple-P approach

– Cognitive-behavioral treatment strategy

– Key aspects of bruxism treatment.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Behavioral therapy

– Positional therapy

– Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy

– Maxillofacial surgery methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

– Mandibular advancement devices:

- principles

- indications and contraindications

- side effects.

– Correlation between apnea and bruxism

– Jaw advancement maneuver during endoscopy.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Clinical signs of bruxism

– Causes of tooth wear:

- mechanical attrition

- chemical damage

- erosion, attrition, abrasion.

– Functional wear

– Prevention of pathological tooth wear

– Treatment strategies for patients with bruxism

– Centric relation: methods of determination

– Concept of reversible orthopedic constructions.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Increasing vertical dimension of occlusion: pros and cons

– Treatment planning for patients with erosions and attritions

– Diagnosing TMDs

– Principles of a reorganizational approach

– Fabrication of temporary crowns

– Tooth preparation techniques

– Methods for achieving accurate impressions

– Changing vertical dimension of occlusion: indications

– Conformational approach: key principles.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– Maintaining occlusal stability:

- creating favorable occlusal relationships

- providing retention support for teeth

- conservative tooth preparation,

- adequate endodontic treatment

- optimal design

- proper execution of the laboratory stage.

– Requirements for implementing a digital protocol

– Techniques for reducing the overload effect

– Methods for determining vertical occlusal dimension

– Techniques for measuring facial parameters.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.

– When is an increase in vertical occlusal dimension not required?

– Conformational approach: principles

– Reorganizational approach

– Advantages of the conformational approach

– Sequential protocol for increasing vertical occlusal dimension

– Step-by-step protocol for prosthesis in bruxism: from temporary constructions to night guards.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.