FIRST DAY
Foundations of TMJ embriology, anatomy and physiology
The development of the stomatognatic system as a functional unit for the body mechanics, mastication, deglutition, phonation and breathing
The tongue function in sucking and swallowing, as a molding force for the oral cavity, dental positioning and orofacial balance
The dysfunctional swallowing presentation, how to detect it in kids and adults and how to assess its sistemic influence on the body
Osteopathic evaluation and treatment of the tongue, including the Garliner’s myofunctional method for tongue functional rehabilitation
SECOND DAY
Craniometric considerations in the interactions between head position, breathing and swallowing, including the impact on the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM)
Relations between cranial conformation, dental class, tongue shape and PRM
Occlusal functional diagnosis according to the Planas method
Cranio-cervico-mandibular disorders: osteopathic evaluation, including Rocabado pain mapping
3D testing of the TMJ mobility with corresponding osteopathic articular and capsulo-ligamentous balancing techniques
Osteopathic evaluation and treatment of the mio-tendinous and fascial structures of the TMJ
Osteopathic evaluation and treatment of the hyoid bone, supra and infra hyoid muscles
THIRD DAY
Clicking TMJ sindromes: etiology, classification and evaluation
Timing of dental extrusion, classification of dental classes and their impact on head positioning, spinal curves and body posture
Analysis of the main orthodontic interventions from an osteopathic perspective: bioactivators, functional orthesis, palate expansors, mobile and fixed orthesis
Osteopathic intervention to assist, support and improve the response to orthodontic interventions in child, teenager and adulthood
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