TREATMENT OF CRANIOFACIAL PAIN, SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING AND MALOCCLUSION

1405 Brushy Creek Road,Taylors SC 29687

10 September, 2021

Description

Attendees will learn an integrative way to diagnose and treat TMD, OSA and malocclusions using ALF appliances and case finishing techniques. Dentists will have an ALF appliance made for them which will be seated in the first session. Learn objective testing to identify the best patient population who can benefit from dental integrationLearn how common orthodontic practices can be a detriment to overall healthLunch and snacks are provided throughout the courseThere will be three sessions- September 10-11, November 5-6 and February 4-5 2022Mandatory that dentists attend all three sessions at $2,200 eachPT's and Myofunctional therapists need to attended the first two sessions at $600 each with the third one being optional and free if they choose to attend. Session one The etiology; is aberrant facial growth the common etiology/increased risk factor for TMD, OSA and Malocclusions? Patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. This includes the patient interview, physical exam, tests and imaging. Interpreting CBCT and Joint Vibration Analysis. Differential diagnosis of craniofacial pain, basics of cranial strains/ osteopath/use of ALF. TMD basics: anatomy and functional considerations of the TMJ. Orthodontic designs and usage Evaluation of sleep disordered breathing Day 2) Orthotics; bite registrations, designs, placement and adjustments. Other appliances and their applications Cranial Osteopathy: how it relates to TMD and Maloc?clusions ALF: What is it all about? Design and placement Hands on cranial evaluation and adjustments. Hands on ALF placement by students Dental integration with PRI physical therapy