The temporomandibular joint is one of the most complex joint systems in the human body. Therefore the first aspect of the diagnostic procedure of all orthodontic patients should be the craniomandibular and the musculoskeletal system. We will demonstrate a diagnostic tool which we use generally in all of our new patients in the orthodontic office.

Craniomandibular disorders (CMD) are a common condition in which symptoms and signs may vary within a single individual and from one person to another. As anatomic and functional aspects of the craniomandibular system (CMS) and the upper cervical spine are closely interconnected, CMD need a close interdisciplinary approach combining orthopedics, manual medicine, orthodontics and dentistry. Splints as a therapeutic treatment instrument in CMD patients are widely accepted. The association of splint therapy and the Invisalign system not only provides comfortable and almost invisible treatment but also constitutes a powerful instrument for the orthodontic treatment of the CMD patient. To this end, precise knowledge of the temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular disorders and treatment using removable and fixed splints is indispensable. This treatment procedure will be demonstrated in detail.

An important part of the lecture is the precise treatment planning for the Invisalign therapy. In addition to the planning we will focus on the ClinCheck® software showing some examples what works and what does not.

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