Etiological factors and principles of treatment of TMDs. Occlusal splint: when, why and how

– TMD: signs and symptoms

– Patient-centered approach: key principles

– Etiopathogenesis of TMD

– Treatment guidelines for patients with TMD

– Role of psychosocial factors in the development and treatment of TMD

– Comorbidities influencing the development of TMD

– Management tactics for patients with TMD

– Cognitive-behavioral therapy

– Physical therapy and a set of home exercises

– Control of parafunctional behavior

– Self-management effect

– Placebo and nocebo effects: research and recommendations

– Jaw exercises to reduce pain in patient with TMD

– The Rocabado technique

– Indications and contraindications for the occlusal splints

– Google, social media, ChatGPT: their role in patient education

– Consequences of using non-dentist-prescribed occlusal splints

– Mistakes in the application of occlusal splints

– Potential mechanism of action of occlusal splints

– Protocol for using occlusal splints

– Digital protocol for fabricating occlusal splints: advantages, disadvantages, protocol

– Guidelines for managing patients with TMD before, during, and after orthodontic treatment.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.