TMJ Disorder Management with Modjaw: From Diagnostic to Orthotic Appliances – January 17th and 18th 2025 in La Jolla – Limited Availability (Hands-on Course) (Onsite)

Dr Thanos Kristallis Maxillofacial Prosthodontist

Dr Katya Archambault Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist

2-Day Course at UCSD in La Jolla, California

TMJ Disorder Management with Modjaw: From Diagnostic the Orthotic Appliances – January 17th and 18th 2025 (Hands-on Course) (Onsite)

2-Day Course at UCSD in La Jolla, California

3D Printing: Introduction to Digital Workflows for TMJ and Modjaw technology

Date
January 17 and 18th, 2025

Time
8:30 to 4:30 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Registration
Registration fees: $2,750
Early Bird registration: $2,275
(Early Bird ends November 2nd, 2024)

Credits
14 CE Credits

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San Diego Dental Health Center
9350 Campus Point Drive Suite 1D
La Jolla, CA 92037

2-Day Course at UCSD in La Jolla, California

TMJ Disorder Management with Modjaw: From Diagnostic the Orthotic Appliances – January 17th and 18th 2025 (Hands-on Course) (Onsite)

This course is an introduction to understanding all aspects of diagnosing and treating TMJ Disorders by incorporating Dynamic 4D live occlusion and jaw movement recordings, with Modjaw technology. Learn how to diagnose the different conditions on the CBCT that affect the TMJ and how to treat them clinically with new protocols developed with the incorporation of this new technology. From MRI images for disk disorders to the CBCT images of the osseous tissues of the joint, different paths of treatment will be addressed. We will teach you how to recognize the different conditions and how to 3D print the appliance that will diagnose, classify TMD disorders and ultimately help the patient. Capturing clinical data and incorporating face scans, digital impressions, and CBCT dicom data in Modjaw will be covered. Printing directly from converted to STL files from segmented DICOM files for chairside manufacturing manufacture or sending the orthotic appliances to the appropriate laboratory, supported by Modjaw and designed by Exocad will also be covered.

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2-Day Course in La Jolla, California at UCSD

Friday January 17th and Saturday January 18th 2024

8:30 to 4:30 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Friday, January 17th:

Data Capturing and CBCT

Morning:

Cone Beam CT and MRI and their capabilities for more detailed imaging information of the TMJ disorders. 

  • An introduction to understanding all aspects of the DICOMS acquisition for TMJ imaging.
  • Learn how to reduce scattering artifacts.
  • A review of CBCT’s Normal anatomy and their variants

Afternoon:

  • Disk disorders and osteoarthritic changes.
  • Intra-oral scanning. Learn all the possibilities of IOS: case setup, scanning strategy, scanning of models and intraorally.
  • Face scans and their role in the data immersion process and treatment of TMJ Disorders
  • Introduction to Modjaw and Dynamic 4D live occlusion and jaw movement recordings.

Saturday, January 18th:

Morning

  • Learn how to gather data from the patient envelope of motion through Modjaw technology.
  • Learn how to treat muscular and intracapsular disorders.
  • Splint design and clinical implementation
  • Learn how to treat Osteoarthritic disorders.

Afternoon:

Apply what we have learned!

  • Hands-on
  • Conclusion

Dr. Thanos Kristallis

UCLA and UCSD Faculty Board-Certified Prosthodontist and Cosmetic Dentist.

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.

Education and Memberships

Dr. Kristallis has earned his degrees and postgraduate specialty certifications from the world-renowned Dental Schools including Georgetown University, NYU School of Dentistry, UAB School of Dentistry and the University of Texas Schools. He is a Fellow and board certified in Prosthodontics with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the California State Dental Association, The American Academy of Osseointegration and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Georgetown University

Georgetown University is a private research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789 as Georgetown College.

NYU school of Dentistry

The New York University College of Dentistry educates nearly ten percent of our nation’s dentists. It offers graduate programs and clinical training in dentistry.

UAB School of Dentistry

The University of Alabama School of Dentistry, founded in 1948, is the public dental school located at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

University of California UCLA

UCLA is a public research university in Los Angeles. It became the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, the second-oldest undergraduate campus of the 10-campus University of California system.

American College of Prosthodontists

The American College of Prosthodontists is a not-for-profit organization representing prosthodontists within organized dentistry and to the public, with more than 3,700 members worldwide.

American Dental Association

The American Dental Association is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 161,000 members.

California State Dental Association

The California Dental Association (CDA) was founded nearly 150 years ago and is a community of dentists committed to enhancing the professional lives of our members—27,000.

American Academy of Osseointegration

The mission of the Academy of Osseointegration is to enhance oral health globally by advancing the science, practice and ethics of implant dentistry and tissue engineering. Membership now exceeds 5,600 professionals from more than 70 countries.

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry was formed in 1975 and has members from throughout the United States and 11 other countries. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois the group is governed by an Executive Council.

Media Appearances

Dr. Kristallis has been featured in a number of TV appearances including the Doctors Show and NBC News.