Occlusion and TMD
- Course Code :
ORTH743
- Level :
Postgraduate
- Course Hours :
3.00
Hours
- Entry year :
2024/2025
- Department :
Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine
Aim of the course
Section 1: Occlusion
To enable the postgraduate student to:
31- Recognize the development of normal occlusion
32- Describe the mechanics of mandibular movements.
33- Explain optimal joint position, static and functional occlusion.
34- Describe intra- and interarch alignment of the dentition.
35- Classify the different types of malocclusion.
36- Inter-relate orthodontic treatment with occlusion.
37- Manage cases of malocclusion through occlusal therapy.
Section 2: TMD
To enable the postgraduate student to:
1- Understand the functional anatomy and physiology of the masticatory system.
2- Differentially diagnose the different Temporomandibular disorders categories.
3- Classify temporomandibular disorders.
4- Manage different temporo-mandibular disorders.
5- Recognize the interrelationship between malocclusion and temporomandibular disorders.
6- Interrelate orthodontic treatment with temporomandibular disorders management.
Course Contents
Section 1: Occlusion
1- Development of normal occlusion
2- Mechanics of mandibular movements
3- Alignment of the dentition
4- Criteria for optimum occlusion.
5- Determinates of occlusal morphology.
6- Finishing to ideal occlusion
7- Occlusal therapy
8- Correlation between malocclusion and temporomandibular disorders (state of the evidence)
9- Correlation between malocclusion and caries
10- Correlation between malocclusion and periodontal disease
Section 2: TMD
11- Temporomandibular joint anatomy and function
12- Terminology and etiology of Temporomandibular disorders
13- Signs and Symptoms of TMD
14- Classification of TMD
15- Diagnosis of TMD
16- Management of TMD
17- Relationship between occlusion and TMD
Relationship between Orthodontics and TMD
a) Knowledge and understanding
Section 1: Occlusion
a.1.Recognize the development of normal occlusion
a.2. Describe alignment of the dentition both intra- and interarch.
a.3. Relate the optimum temporo- mandibular joint position with the optimum static and functional occlusion.
Section 2: TMD
a.1. Recognize the different components of the masticatory system; muscles of mastication, ligaments, temporo-mandibular joint parts.
a.2. Define temporomandibular disorders.
b) Intellectual Skills
Section 1: Occlusion
b.1. Differentially diagnose the different categories of occlusal problems
b.2. Integrate occlusal problems both in diagnosis, treatment planning and management of orthodontic problems
Section 2: TMD
b.1. Correlate the different signs and symptoms to their etiological factors.
b.2. Carry out differential diagnosis of different categories of temporo-mandibular disorders.
b.3. Evaluate the different categories of temporomandibular disorders.
c) Professional and Practical Skills
Section 1: Occlusion
c.1. Integrate and team work with other involved professions as prosthodontics
c.2. Integrate orthodontics with other dental and non-dental professions.
Section 2: TMD
c.1. Manage different categories of temporomandibular disorders.
c.2. Carry out team work with other involved professions as oral surgeons, psychotherapists, and physical therapists
d) General and transferable skills
Section 1: Occlusion
c.1. Integrate and team work with other involved professions as prosthodontics
c.2. Integrate orthodontics with other dental and non-dental professions.
Section 2: TMD
c.1. Manage different categories of temporomandibular disorders.
c.2. Carry out team work with other involved professions as oral surgeons, psychotherapists, and physical therapists
• Lectures
• Practical demonstrations, case presentations, and discussions.
• Problem based learning.
Teaching and Learning Methods for special needs students
a) Assessment Methods
Practical exam: at the end of the semester.18- Written exam (MCQ, Short answers)
19- Oral Exam
b) Assessment Schedule
Written exam: Final
Oral exam: Final
c) Weighting of Assessment
Final Exam:
Written 75
Midterm:
Theoretical: 37.5
Practical: 37.5
a) Course Notes
b) Essential Books (Text Books)
Okeson J. Management of Temporomandibular disorders and occlusion. Second edition. 1989 Mosby.
c) Recommended Books
• Graber. Current Principles and Techniques. Fifth Edition.2011 Mobsy
• Postgraduate Notes in Orthodontics for M.Orth Programme. 7th Edition. University of Bristol
d) Scientific periodicals,bulletins,etc...
The latest evidence presented in the orthodontic literature, through searching the data bases and/or hand search in the orthodontic journals.