TMJ, Occlusion & Posture Approach in Reconstructive Dentistry by Lorenzo Vanini

Modern dentistry has achieved unprecedented aesthetic results, yet functional and occlusal restoration often lags behind. 
Scientific evidence now shows that the balance of muscles and the skeletal system in the stomatognathic apparatus affects the entire body. Functional disorders of the occlusion, TMJ, or masticatory muscles can produce symptoms far from the mouth—impacting the cervical spine, head, back, or pelvis—and significantly reduce a patient’s quality of life.

Led by the legend of Italian dentistry, Lorenzo Vanini—a world-renowned expert in conservative and functional dentistry and co-developer of the E.F.P. (Esthetics, Function, Posture) approach—this two-day intensive course is designed for motivated dentists seeking to master occlusion, TMJ, and posture through a holistic, evidence-based approach.

Through a combination of theory, clinical videos, and practical demonstrations, you will learn to:

— Assess, diagnose, and restore functional balance in the stomatognathic system
— Evaluate TMJ, masticatory muscles, and posture using clinical exams, imaging, muscle deprogramming, and applied kinesiology
— Plan and implement occlusal splint therapy
— Restore centric relation, vertical dimensions, and perform conservative and prosthetic rehabilitation in harmony with neuromuscular and postural balance.

This course provides a complete, step-by-step protocol in interdisciplinary functional dentistry, built on years of clinical experience and evidence-based research by the legendary Lorenzo Vaini.

Basic advantages of the “Hands-on” option:

– Participation in the scientific program
– Coffee break
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request

– Lunch 
– A recording of the congress
– Priority seats in the venue

– Access to a private chat with the lecturers of the congress for 1 week
– Distinct reception counter
– VIP certificate
– VIP badge 

– Access to online training by Jeffrey P. Okeson «The Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Temporomandibular Joint: Understanding Normal Function. Module 1»
– Access to online training by Ambra Michelotti «TMD diagnosis in an evidence-based approach»
– Access to online training by Jean-Daniel Orthlieb «Indications for occlusal corrections in TMDs patients. Techniques for restoring occlusion for TMDs»
– Access to online training by Gary D. Klasser «TMJ and Muscle Dysfunctions: diagnostic and treatment protocols»
– Access to online training by Fábio Sene «Smile rehabilitation with ceramic veneers and lens»
– Access to online training by Giuseppe Marchetti «Ceramic posterior restorations: inlays, onlays, overlays, crowns»
– Access to online training by Jacek Glebocki «Perfect VDO and CR in worn dentition treatment by Kois Center mentor»
– Access to online training by Camillo D`Arcangelo «Occlusion and occlusal balance of the lateral group of teeth».

Program

Theory (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

— Occlusion and posture: evidence-based dentistry vs clinical-based dentistry
— Postural syndrome: signs, symptoms, and diagnosis
— Temporomandibular joint: anatomy and physiology
— Muscles of the jaw, neck, shoulder girdle, and pelvis: functional anatomy and biomechanics
— Pathologies of the temporomandibular joint: classification
— Clinical and instrumental exams
— Extra-oral and intra-oral clinical examination
— TMJ Cone Beam CT: image interpretation
— MRI of the TMJ and postural muscles: from prescription to image interpretation
— Static and dynamic ultrasound of the TMJ
— Joint noises: auscultation and electrosonography
— Joint blocks (lock phase): how to unlock the joint while avoiding complications and pain
— Clinical cases with joint pathology (click, lock, degenerative, advanced degenerative stage)
— Tinnitus and TMJ disorders: diagnosis and treatment
— Atypical facial pain: diagnosis and treatment
— Applied kinesiology: mythology or science?
— The diagnostic aid of applied kinesiology
— How to use TaoPatch devices in diagnosis and therapy
— Muscle memory, neuroplasticity, and neuromuscular reprogramming
— Myofascial and articular occlusal splints: how to choose the splint
— How to establish and detect the height and position of the splint
— The creation of occlusal splints with digital techniques: clinical and laboratory phases
— Balancing of the occlusal splint with the aid of applied kinesiology
— Orthodontics and posture: how to intercept and prevent joint and postural problems
— The clinical protocol for the treatment of postural syndrome
— Pharmacological support in postural syndromes
— The vertical dimension in reconstructive dentistry
— How to re-establish centric and vertical dimension in harmony with the neuromuscular system
— Direct and indirect occlusal lifts
— Conservative dentistry and prosthetics in functional and postural rehabilitation: materials and techniques
— Step-by-step clinical cases of simple and complex conservative postural rehabilitations
— Step-by-step clinical cases of simple and complex prosthetic postural rehabilitations
— Long-term results and maintenance
— Speech therapy, physiotherapy, and osteopathy
— Discussion with participants.

Hands-on training (14.00 p.m. - 18.00 pm)

— Patient classification and kinesiological testing
— Management of TaoPatch devices in the diagnostic phase.