C2 TMD Appliance Laboratory Course
$5,000.00
Format: 2 Days — Hands-On Laboratory
Recommended Participants: Dentists, orthodontists, dental professionals, and laboratory personnel
Primary Goal: Develop practical competency in designing and fabricating a removable TMD C 2 oral appliance while understanding its relationship to occlusion, mandibular position, TM joint space, muscle function, and airway considerations.
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth Lau
The central laboratory principle
“Do not fabricate the appliance first and determine its purpose afterward. Determine the clinical objective first, then design and fabricate the appliance to achieve that objective.”
Objectives of the Two-Day Laboratory
Types of TMD appliances
Differentiate and categorize common orthodontic splints and orthotics.
Indications and Limitations
Clinical decision-making for optimal appliance selection.
Appliance Materials and Laboratory Equipment
The toolbox of the orthodontic laboratory technician.
Laboratory Safety
Essential protocols for a secure professional environment.
Review of the Complete Fabrication Workflow
A macro-view of the entire manufacturing sequence.
Good Dental Models
The crucial foundation of accurate appliance fabrication.
Bite Registration
Capturing the target maxillo-mandibular relationship.
Articulator
Differentiate and categorize common orthodontic splints and orthotics.
Types of TMD appliances
Differentiate and categorize common orthodontic splints and orthotics.
- TMD signs and symptoms
- Occlusal condition
- Mandibular position
- Condylar position considerations
- Vertical dimension/freeway space
- Required posterior support
- Areas requiring relief
- Appliance retention requirements
- Appropriate appliance design