Advanced functional dentistry in the concept of Mariano Rocabado

Lesson 1. Synovial temporomandibular joint integrative functional anatomy

• The true definition of synovial joint
• Anatomy of synovial temporomandibular joint
• Anatomy of the temporal bone
• Histological and anatomical analysis of the synovialmembrane
• Craniocervical mandibular (CCM) tricentric relation
• Determining the craniocervical position in relation to the CR
• Radiological analysis of the TMJ.

Duration: 46 min · Presented by: Mariano Rocabado

Lesson 2. Differential diagnosis of tmd. analysis of clinical cases

• Diagnosis of orofacial pain
• Intraoral and extraoral diagnosis of TMD
• Radiological assessment of the the TMJ
• Cephalometric analysis and its significance in differentialdiagnosis
• Differential diagnosis of TMD and orofacial pain
• Treatment planning and analysis. Interdisciplinary approaches
• Analysis of clinical cases.

Duration: 1 h 32 min · Presented by: Mariano Rocabado & Roberto Gutierrez

Lesson 3. Interdisciplinary approach. diagnosis and treatmentof tmd

• Analyzing different treatment options
• Limited mouth opening: diagnosis and treatment
• TMJ hypermobility: diagnosis and treatment principles
• Splint therapy
• Craniovertebral and craniomandibular issues
• Craniovertebral and TMJ dysfunction. Utilizing splint therapy
• Combining splint therapy and orofacial myofunctional therapy(OMT)
• Pivot splint: manufacturing and application features
• Team approach: dentist-manual physician
• Interdisciplinary approach to TMD. Splint therapy, orthodonticsand total functional rehabilitation
• Functional wax-up of total functional rehabilitation cases
• Step-by-step analysis of various clinical cases.

Duration: 1 h 23 min · Presented by: Roberto Gutierrez

Lesson 4. Vertical dimension of occlusion (vdo) in clinical practice

• Anatomical, physiological and biomechanical considerationsof the craniovertebral region and the temporomandibular joint
• Vertical dimension of occlusion in clinical practice
• VDO in treatment of TMD
• Tricentric stabilization
• The effect of an increased and decreased VDO
• Treatment of tooth wear
• Analysis of various clinical cases.

Duration: 1 h 29 min · Presented by: Roberto Gutierrez

Lesson 5. Clinical anatomy of the synovial temporomandibular joint

• Physiological anatomy of TMJ movement
• CBCT analysis of the TMJ. Open and closed mouth
• Evaluation of normal TMJ and clinical cases of TMD
• Osteochondritis dissecans and avascular necrosis
• CBCT and MRI considerations in various clinical cases.

Duration: 1 h 26 min · Presented by: Mariano Rocabado

Lesson 6. Cone beam computed tomography protocols of dr. mariano rocabado. Part 1

• Analysis of cranioverteral according to Dr. Mariano Rocabado
• Normal occiput atlas axis flexion
• Craniofacial assymetry evalaution
• CBCT and x-ray static and dynamic cervical and TMJ protocol
• Functional analysis by Dr. Mariano Rocabado
• Step-by-step of clinical analysis of various cases.

Duration: 54 min · Presented by: Mariano Rocabado

Lesson 7. Cone beam computed tomography protocols of dr. mariano rocabado. Part 2

• Anatomy: what you need to know for the treatment of TM
• Jpathology
• Tricentric approach: advantages and special features
• Map of joint pain: areas of sensitivity in the joint
• Assessment of the state of the TMJ by CBCT
• Static assessment of the spine from the side
• Functional analysis by Dr. Mariano Rocabado
• Craniocervical mandibular (CCM) tricentric relation
• Step-by-step clinical analysis of various cases.

Duration: 54 min · Presented by: Mariano Rocabado

Lesson 8. Craniovertebral odontological biomechanics. Fundamentals of functional occlusion

• Biological principles of occlusion
• Occlusion pillars
• Anterior and posterior vertical dimension
• Complex tooth morphology
• Anterior guidance. Canine guidance
• Analysis of the curve of Spee
• Evaluation of malocclusion. Functional considerations
• The craniocervical mandibular (CCM) system
• The pillars of stable occlusion
• Centric relation and centric occlusion

Tricentric interactions:

• Craniovertebral,Craniomandibular,Central occlusion at rest
• Working with the articulator and mounting casts in CR
• Application of the pivot splint
• Functional waxing
• Onlay restoration: from modeling to fixation
• Analysis of clinical cases.

Duration: 2 h 14 min · Presented by: Roberto Gutierrez

Lesson 9. Craniovertebral radiology. a different point of view. Part 1

• Body compensation and posture
• Tricentric Concept
• Parallel therapy: the dentist and physical therapist
• Basic radiology concepts of cranio-vertebral region
• TMD: disc and condyle position
• The most common STMJ pathologies
• Posture and head-mandible position.

Duration: 29 min · Presented by: María Fernanda Gutiérrez

Lesson 10. Craniovertebral radiology. a different point of view. Part 2TMJ anatomy. Pathological anomalies:

Degenerative process of the TMJ,Complete osteophyte,Erosion, flattening of both STMJ,Condylar post-surgical resorption,Condylar rheumatoid resorption,,Condylar hypoplasia,Condylar fracture;

Cervical anatomy. Development and pathological anomalies:

• Signs and symptoms of cervical spine dysfunction
• Cervical degenerative disc disease
• Osteoarthritis of cervical vertebrae
• Cervical herniated disc
• Degenerative vertebral process
• What is spondylolisthesis?

• Craniovertebral and TMJ imaging protocols
• Head position and its effect of the muscles of the neck
• Analysis of clinical cases.

Duration: 1 h 31 min · Presented by: María Fernanda Gutiérrez

Lesson 11. The foundation of multidisciplinary treatment: dentist, physical therapist, speech therapist. Diagnosis and treatment planning

• Analysis of occlusion
• Biomechanics of the lower jaw
• Posture and its effect on occlusion and treatment planning
• Premature contact. Is it occlusal or craniovertebral?

• Key to multidisciplinary treatment approach. Communicationand joint diagnosis
• Functional rehabilitation cases
• Working with the articulator: treatment planning protocols
• Deprogramming splints: indications and clinical application
• Analysis of clinical cases.

Duration: 1 h 06 min · Presented by: María Fernanda Gutiérrez

Lesson 12. The foundation of multidisciplinary treatment. Treatment protocols

Clinical and laboratory analysis of clinical cases:

• Intra and extraoral diagnosis,Radiological assessment,Pivot splint therapy,Craniovertebral Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (COMT),Orthodontic treatment protocols,Functional rehabilitation protocols
• Multidisciplinary approach in a clinical case: open bite withbilateral anterior and lateral disc luxation without reduction.

Duration: 1 h 55 min · Presented by: Mariano Rocabado & Roberto Gutierrez

Lesson 13. Photography and video protocol. Application in clinical practice

Protocols of the first appointment;

Protocols for documentation of clinical cases:

• Intra and extraoral photography
• Mandibular movement videos
• Cervical movement videos
• Pain zone photography
• Analysis of clinical cases.

Duration: 1 h 12 min · Presented by: Mariano Rocabado & Roberto Gutierrez