TMJ Disorder Management with Modjaw
- The New Dentist
- Feb 1
- 3 min read
Updated: 5 hours ago
From Diagnostic to Orthotic Appliances: This course introduces the fundamentals of diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders by incorporating dynamic 4D live occlusion and jaw movement recordings using Modjaw digital articulator technology.
Learn how to identify various TMJ-related conditions on CBCT scans and implement new clinical treatment protocols developed with Modjaw technology. From MRI imaging for disc disorders to CBCT imaging of osseous tissues in the joint, different treatment approaches will be explored.
Location: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West Montreal, QC
You will learn:
How to recognize different TMJ conditions and 3D print custom appliances
How to diagnose and classify TMD disorders
How to capture clinical data, integrating face scans, digital impressions, and CBCT DICOM data into Modjaw
How to convert segmented DICOM files to STL for direct chairside manufacturing
Effective communication strategies with the laboratory, utilizing Modjaw and Exocad
Morning:
Cone Beam CT and MRI: Understanding their capabilities for detailed imaging of TMJ disorders
Introduction to all aspects of DICOM acquisition for TMJ imaging
Techniques to reduce scattering artifacts
Review of normal CBCT anatomy and its variants
Afternoon:
Disc disorders and osteoarthritic changes
Intraoral scanning: Exploring the possibilities of IOS, including case setup, scanning strategy, and scanning of models and intraorally
Face scans: Their role in data immersion and TMJ disorder treatment
Introduction to Modjaw: Dynamic 4D live occlusion and jaw movement recordings
Morning:
Gathering data from the patient's envelope of motion using Modjaw technology
Treating muscular and intracapsular disorders
Splint design and clinical implementation
Treatment approaches for osteoarthritic disorders
Afternoon:
Apply what you’ve learned!
Hands-on session.
Conclusion
Instructors:
Dr. Katya Archambault
Dr. Katya Archambault is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist from UCLA. She also received a Certificate in Implant Dentistry from NYU after studying for two years from 2007 to 2009. She got her dental degree from Laval University and did a Certificate in Microbiology at that same university. She owns the private practice San Diego Dental Health Center in La Jolla California. She also has an appointment at UCSD as a clinical instructor within the Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology. Her clinical interests are in Pathophysiology and Radiologic interpretation of the Maxillofacial Complex, Maxillofacial Radiology, Sleep Apnea, and Airway Evaluation, TMJ, Soft and Hard tissue reconstructive Surgery, implantology and navigation procedures. She is an international lecturer, published into journals and received several awards over the years. Dr. Archambault is also a member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Academy of Osteointegration and International Congress of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Thanos Kristallis
Dr. Thanos Kristallis has been one of the top Prosthodontists world-wide dedicated to cosmetic and implant dentistry treating celebrities and dignitaries around the globe for more than 30 years. His undetermined desire for perusing further knowledge and the goal of achieving the highest level of human creativity has taken him around the world in order to create, treat, educate and offer his patients the best cosmetic treatment results possible.
An experienced cosmetic reconstructive dentist, currently practicing in his private offices in San Diego, while he teaches at the Department of Advanced Prosthodontics at UCLA, School of Dentistry and the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery at UCSD. With his background and advanced postgraduate training in 5 different clinical disciplines covering all areas of Cosmetic and Implant dentistry, Dr Thanos Kristallis is a dedicated professional who aspires to treat every patient with a personal customized treatment concept in order to achieve a specialized oral rehabilitation result, restoring oral and overall patient health, wellness and achieving superb cosmetic results and function. Patients from across the globe fly in to see Dr. Kristallis for their dental needs. Dr. Kristallis looks forward to helping you rediscover your smile and restore your oral function with exceptional results. If you have questions, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us today.
Ricardo Domingues
With two decades of experience as a Certified Dental Technician, Ricardo Domingues has held key roles in digital dentistry, including Director of Digital Dentistry at Aurum Group and a founding team member of the Face4D project. Until December 2024, he served as Global Digital Advisor for Modjaw SAS, representing the company worldwide through lectures and training.
As the proud co-founder of DENTOCAD Digital Dental Artistry, established in August 2014, he has been dedicated to advancing digital protocols in dental clinics and laboratories. He is also a Portuguese member of the Digital Dentistry Society and has been an instructor for the Digital Dental Craftsmen Group since 2020. Currently working as a freelance Digital Technical Advisor, Ricardo continues to contribute to various digital dentistry projects. His focus remains on research and development of equipment and workflows that enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in digital dental practice.
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