PORT 855 - TMD and Occlusal Concepts

Cr Hrs: 1 (12-8-0)
GR

Orthodontic treatment has many ramifications for the stomatognathic system. The temporomandibular joint depends on proper occlusion for health and function. This course requires the student to read the appropriate literature, understand the intricacies of the interrelationship of the occlusion and the TMJ, and apply these principles in the correction of orthodontic malocclusion.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Clinical

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the postgraduate Orthodontic Program
Term Offered: Fall, Spring