Introduction:

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a multifactorial disorder. Malocclusion is not necessarily the main factor. Rather, psychological factors, stress, trauma, but also connective tissue weakness, cervical syndrome, and hormonal factors alone or combined often play a major role. 

The newly developed Aqua Splint enables fast and simple differential diagnosis of TMD and provides uncomplicated and effective therapy.

Aqua Splint is the only self-adjusting splint that, without impressions or bite registration, can be immediately and individually adapted and applied. The resulting quick help, pain relief and muscle relaxation without grinding and contouring of the splint, have produced excellent clinical results and doctor and patient satisfaction.

The new Aqua Splint concept greatly simplifies the complex topic of TMD.

It also enables colleagues (even if not specialized for TMD) with moderate time and financial expenditure to conduct an accurate diagnosis and effective therapy in their day-to-day routine.

Course program:

• Fast initial diagnostic of TMD using manual functional diagnosis

• Simplified differential diagnosis of TMD using the Aqua Splint

• Treatment rules

• The clicking phenomenon:Consequence of malocclusion? Therapy necessary?

• Indication, use and management of the Aqua Splint (with demonstration)

• Manual / physiotherapy exercises as accompaning therapy

• What comes after the splint?Is occlusal rehabilitation an absolute must?

• Preprosthetic / preorthodontic bite determination using the Aqua Splint

• Avoiding iatrogenic TMD during dental / orthodontic treatment

• When are imagine techniques (MRT / CT / DVT etc.) indicated?

• Contraindication, failure, relapse.

• Current forensic and financial aspect
   

This course demonstrates the diagnostics and therapy in practical steps supported by treated cases and scientific evidence.

Target group: 

Dentists, Orthodontists, Oral surgeons, Physiotherapists