Bruxism in children. A view from Neuroscience and the TMJ
Lesson program
– Growth and development of the TMJ
– Sleep bruxism:
- Definition
- Etioligy
- Classification
- Orofacial movements
- Effect on periodontal tissue.
– TMJ in children and adults
– Breastfeeding process: mechanism
– Change of feeding reflex
– Effects of diet in TMJ
– Palate morphology on bruxist children
– TMJ disorders:
- Anatomical and functional alterations
- Prevalence
- Diagnostic criteria
- Triggers.
– Treatment of TMJ disorders and bruxism:
- Occlusal splint
- Acupuncture
- Psychological therapy
- Low-laser therapy
- Manual therapy and therapeutic exercises
- Physiotherapy.
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Lecturers (1 persons)
PhD in Neuroscience University of Amsterdam.
Member of the world committee of experts on Bruxism.
Author of scientific publications in peer review journals in Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders in Children and Adolescents.
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