Is it TMJ or is it Airway? Course
Is it TMJ or is it Airway? Course is Organized by Viva Learning™ LLC
Release Date: 06/17/21
Expiration Date: 06/17/24
Description:
In this CE webinar, we will discuss the similarities and the differences in signs and symptoms that patients with TMD or airway/sleep issues will present with. Attendees will explore how to determine which issues to treat first and the considerations for long term stability and healing. Dr. Caulfield will explain why and how the TM Joints and muscles of the jaw, head and neck need to be treated before repositioning the mandible for airway and sleep treatment. Dr. Caulfield will also present and discuss a new way to treat the muscles, TM Joints and airway sleep issues simultaneously with one appliance system.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will be able to:
• Recognize intraoral signs indicating TMD
• Identify intra-and extraoral signs indicating sleep breathing disorders
• Understand the etiology of TMD and SBD
• Review the influence of growth and development on airway, sleep, and TMD patients
• Determine posture and bite issues that should be considered first
• Implement screening for TMD and SBD into new patient and re-care examinations