OHI-S Neuromuscular dentistry from A to Z

9 lessons + 1 free (12h 56min)

A detailed training on neuromuscular dentistry from leading experts in the USA, Europe and Asia!

The lecturers will teach you how to treat the following pathologies based on the neuromuscular concept:

– temporomandibular disorders
– cranio-cervical-mandibular dysfunction
– worn dentition.

You will learn about detailed diagnosis and treatment protocols for working with the neuromuscular concept:

– nerve blocks
– electromyography
– kinesiography
– electrosonography
– TENS therapy
– neuromuscular orthodontic protocols
– total oral rehabilitation.

The OHI‑S Neuromuscular Dentistry from A to Z course is best for prosthodontists, restorative dentists, orthodontists, and oral & maxillofacial specialists who want structured, training in the comprehensive principles and clinical applications of neuromuscular dentistry. It emphasizes diagnosis, functional analysis, and evidence‑based treatment protocols to achieve occlusal harmony, TMJ health, and long‑term patient comfort.

Who Should Enroll
Prosthodontists managing full‑mouth rehabilitations where occlusion and neuromuscular balance are critical.
Restorative dentists & general practitioners performing crowns, bridges, and veneers who want to avoid occlusal dysfunction.
Orthodontists integrating neuromuscular principles into treatment planning and retention.
Oral & maxillofacial specialists addressing TMJ disorders and occlusal dysfunctions.
Periodontists considering occlusal trauma in periodontal disease management.
Residents & fellows in prosthodontics, orthodontics, or oral surgery seeking advanced occlusion and neuromuscular training.
Dental technicians fabricating prostheses that must harmonize with neuromuscular function.
What You’ll Learn
Neuromuscular dentistry fundamentals: physiology of the masticatory system, occlusal harmony, and muscle function.
Diagnostic protocols: EMG, jaw tracking, and bite analysis for functional assessment.
Treatment strategies: splint therapy, occlusal adjustment, and restorative/orthodontic integration.
TMJ dysfunction management: evidence‑based approaches to pain, dysfunction, and occlusal instability.
Case‑based lessons: real examples of neuromuscular dentistry applied in clinical practice.

+ Topics:

Lesson 1.CR registration using neuromuscular approach. How to achieve stable results

– Occlusion and malocclusion: definition
– Rationale behind the neuromuscular approach to occlusion
– The concept of habitual bite
– Physiologic vs accommodative trajectory
– Available equipments used to diagnose and treat cases via neuromuscular approach
– Patient examination algorithm in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry
– CR registration using neuromuscular approach
– 3 keys to work in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry
– The method of obtaining the registry
– Orthotic: types and advantages of application
– Goals of the phase II of treatment
– What final options are available and an example of approaching a worn dentition rehabilitation
– Framework to approach occlusal stability.

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

Lesson 2.Physiological neuromuscular dentistry. А whole-body paradigm of temporomandibular dysfunction

– The problem of TMD

– 3 characteristics of Physiological Neuromuscular Dentistry in TMD treatment

– Differences between habitual occlusion of teeth and optimal mandibular position

– Relationship between mandibular position and cervical posture

– 5 whole-body symptoms that may result from TMD

– Relationship between TMD and Sleep Breathing Disorders

– Value of a whole-body approach for effective TMD treatment.

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

Lesson 3.Physiological neuromuscular dentistry. Precise diagnosis of root causes first. Introductory lesson

– Сomponents of Physiological Neuromuscular Dentistry diagnostic protocol for TMD treatment and the rationale for each of those components

– Rationale for each of the PNMD digital diagnostic components (sEMG, MKG, ESG) and their contribution to the precise diagnosis of cranio-cervical-mandibular malalignment

– Diagnostic contribution of head neck CBCT views at Habitual occlusion, maximum protrusion and maximum opening

– Utility of static posture analysis and gait (dynamic posture) analysis in TMD diagnosis.

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

Lesson 4.Physiological neuromuscular dentistry. Precise diagnosis of root causes first

– Сomponents of Physiological Neuromuscular Dentistry diagnostic protocol for TMD treatment and the rationale for each of those components

– Rationale for each of the PNMD digital diagnostic components (sEMG, MKG, ESG) and their contribution to the precise diagnosis of cranio-cervical-mandibular malalignment

– Diagnostic contribution of head neck CBCT views at Habitual occlusion, maximum protrusion and maximum opening

– Utility of static posture analysis and gait (dynamic posture) analysis in TMD diagnosis

– Function and correct technique of Ultra Low Frequency TENS in classic NMD technique in treating TMD and advanced ‘Prabu Point’ technique in treating CCMD

– Each of the components of the Raman CCMD protocol and the rationale for each

– “Balance test” and its role in identifying and quantifying the impact of cranio-cervical-mandibular malalignment on whole-body symptoms.

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

Lesson 5.Treatment of TMD/OSA/CCMD with Neuromuscular Orthodontics

– Principles of neuromuscular dentistry

– Importance of muscle physiology in occlusion related TMD

– How postural discrepancies can create CCMD

– X-ray examination for TMD

– Creating a miocentric occlusion: methodology

– Reprogrammers vs deprogrammers

– 4 therapeutic objectives of using TENS

– Pecision in dentistry is not just for aesthetics but also for function

– Prevention of diseases in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry.

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

Lesson 6.The neuromuscular theory in general dentistry and orthodontics

– The concept of biotensegrity

– Neuromuscular theory

– Differences of the neuromuscular theory applied to general dentistry and orthodontics

– Neurophysiology concepts and kinesiography

– Muscular dysfunction diagnostics

– Neuromuscular orthodontics: treatment objectives

– Relationship between occlusion and head position

– How to avoid unnecessary orthodontic treatments

– Prevention of erroneous orthodontic treatments

– Orthodontic relapse: how to reduce it.

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

Lesson 7.Neuromuscular orthodontics: a key to success

– Principals of neuromuscular diagnosis with Computerized Mandibular Scanning

– Freeway space basics

– New centric & myocentric

– Neuromuscular treatment goals

– Importance of mandibular rest position

– Basic scan 4/5 interpretation

– Options for the position of the condyle in class 2 malocclusion

– Principles of orthodontic treatment in the neuromuscular concept

– How to avoid mandibular, condylar entrapment by erroneous orthodontic treatments.

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

Lesson 8.Closed lock dislocation treatment. Nerve blocks

– Dealing with an acute closed lock dislocation of the TMJ:

– Use of pivotal forces to unload a locked joint

– Reflex reduction of closed lock TM Joint

– Joint distraction appliance

– Hydraulic distension.

– Postural evaluation and correction

– Determination if its an ascending or descending issue

– Sphennopalatine Ganglion Blocks and Resetting Autonomic Nervous System

– Suprazygomatic SPG Block

– Intra-oral SPG Block

– SASPGB. Teaching patients

– Greater and Lesser Occipital Nerve Blocks

– Releasing entrapments of Greater and lesser occipital Nerve Blocks

– Diagnostic blocks. Using Travell Spray and Stretch for Diagnosis.

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

Lesson 9.Data driven TMD treatment in PNMD

– Phases of TMD treatment

– Treatment planning in the concept of physiological neuromuscular dentistry (PNMD)

– Removable and fixed orthotics: advantages and disadvantages

– Protocol for fixed orthotic cementing

– Rationale for tracking subjective symptom reports

– Clinical examples of obtaining objective data before and after treatment

– Pitfalls of TMD treatment that relies solely on subjective metrics of treatment success.

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

Lesson 10.Long term phase 2 PNMD stabilizing treatment option

– The phase 2 PNMD of TMD treatment

– Stabilizing treatment of TMD: advantages and disadvantages

– Orthopedic treatment in the PNMD concept (CAD/CAM technologies)

– Orthodontic treatment in the PNMD concept

– Total oral rehabilitation in the PNMD concept: digital workflow

– The adhesive fixation protocol.

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