This two-day course will consider the functional aspects of anatomy that are essential to the practice of neuromuscular dentistry. Attendees will review the anatomy of the head, neck, and thorax and maxillomandibular structures with special consideration of the cranial nerves and their involvement in the physiopathology of musculoskeletal aspects of craniocervical and orofacial pain.
Attendees are required to purchase their own skulls. For information regarding the purchasing of skulls, please contact an LVI Concierge.
The objectives of this course are for the participant to:
- Understand postural effects and interrelationships with the occlusion will include a consideration of the balance organ and the central control of total body muscle activity necessary to maintain posture and balance including the hip, the shoulder, and the upper and lower limbs.
- Discuss the neurological and neurotransmitter control of mastication and posture will be examined in sufficient detail to explain the process and mechanism of bruxism and clenching, in particular. In this respect, the functional anatomy of the autonomic nervous system will be reviewed.
- Learn the embryology of the cranial base/upper cervical complex and its importance in developing occlusal plane will include the role of tooth eruption in the determination of the occlusion.
- Interpret the relationship between functional anatomy and acupuncture meridia will receive attention and will include a review of auricular acupuncture points in treatment of pain.
- Norman Thomas, DDS, PhD, BSc, OMD, Cert.O.Path, FRCD, FADI, MICCMO
- $2,777 - Doctors
- $795 - Additional Team members
