Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-TMJ

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Understanding of the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) region
Differentiation of extracapsular disorders
Differentiation of intracapsular disorders
Familiarity with a comprehensive history and physical examination of the TMJ region
Imaging techniques and diagnostic testing criteria for the TMJ region
Treatment therapies for extracapsular disorders
Treatment therapies for intracapsular disorders.

Outline:

Objectives 2

Basic Anatomy 3

Extracapsular (Muscle) Disorders 9

Intracapsular (Joint) Disorders 13

Comprehensive History 19

Physical and Visual Examinations 22

Imaging 26

Diagnostic Testing 29

Treating Extracapsular (Muscle) Disorders 31

Treating Intracapsular (Joint) Disorders 33

Restoring the Bite 35

Conclusion 36

References 37

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dentist; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.