Congress Registration

The basis of the Myofunctional Therapy needs to originate from a complete evaluation and an orofacial myofunctional analysis, in which the symptoms and signs of TMD can be identified, as well as the associated myofunctional changes. Complementary exams, such as images in high resolution and instrumental analysis through the use of surface electromyography and bite force, complete these guidelines. After the complete diagnosis, the interdisciplinary discussion should define the directions and the hierarchy of the treatments.

Learning Objectives:
• Critically examine scientific literature linking OMT with treatment of sleep disorders
• Critically examine scientific literature linking OMT and TMJ disorders
• Examine the multidisciplinary connections between professionals working on orofacial functions

The diagnosis of ankyloglossia will be discussed. Anatomical items, functional and clinical criteria for surgical indications will be presented. Basic physics of laser for oral soft tissue applications will be presented, including the choice of the correct wavelength, setting and operation mode to use. Laser approach and minimally invasive surgical design will be comprehensively presented, showing healing and follow up.

Learning Objectives:
• Diagnose restricted TOTs
• Explore surgical options for TOTs release
• Compare various laser and non-laser procedures

Dr Marchesan will propose and explain the frenulum protocols for babies and for children and adults. She will show many videos and photos to teach how professionals can differentiate normal from altered frenulum. She will talk about the differences between anatomical frenulum alteration and functional alterations and what to do when the frenulum is altered anatomically but does not have any functional alteration. Borderlines cases will be dscussed too.

Learnings Objectives:
• Examine various OMDs especially related to restricted lingual frena
• Apply the Marchesan’s and the Martinelli’s protocols for restricted lingual frena
• Compare, contrast and objectively measure normal, abnormal and borderline lingual frena

This workshop will illustrate new studies of the gross and histological anatomy of the human fasciae, and explain the biomechanical model for the human fascial system currently applied in the manual technique known as Fascial Manipulation©. The model represents a three dimensional interpretation of the fascial system. Its hypothetical foundations are fruit of more than thirty years of analysis of anatomical texts and clinical practice. More recently, dissections of unembalmed bodies have provided anatomical verification of numerous hypotheses including the fascial continuity between the various muscles and the possible distribution of tensional forces. This workshop will also propose new studies concerning the histological characteristics of superficial and deep fasciae (fibre content, structural conformation, and innervation) and debate the role of deep fascia in proprioception. Altogether, these new studies could provide the bases for research projects in fields of gross anatomy, histology, biomechanics, and clinical studies.

Learning Objectives:
• Outline the anatomical research that has verified and modified the anatomical knowledge about the fasciae of the head and
neck and their connections
• Introduce and explain the basic principles of Fascial Manipulation© (myofascial unit, centre of coordination, centre of perception) and its biomechanical model.
• Explain the specific clinical assessment process via illustration of the Assessment Chart and the objective examination for the analysis of movement on the spatial planes
• Demonstrate the application of this technique in a clinical setting

A short introduction to orthotropic philosophy and therapy. This presentation will make you re-evaluate how you look at facial development and everyone around you. In a simple, concise and entertaining presentation Dr Mew will describe craniofacial dystrophy, the hypothesised syndrome underlying malocclusion, sleep apnoea, TMD and many ENT problems. He will take a journey covering the aetiology, epidemiology, pathology, treatment and cure of these complications. This is one of those presentations that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Learing Objectives:
• To identify the possible aetiology and pathology of malocclusion, sleep apnoea, and TMD.