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Dental & Dental
Hygiene
Journal of Dental and Craniofacial Research
ISSN 2576-392X
M a r c h 2 6 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 8
E d i n b u r g h , S c o t l a n d
Dental & Dental Hygiene 2018
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euromuscular dentistry is the understanding of the relationship between the
temporo-mandibular joints (TMJ), teeth, muscles and nerves. It enables the
optimumphysiologicpositionof the jawtobeestablished toassist in the correction
of the underlying causes of craniofacial – temporomandibular joint, head and neck
pain. Neuromuscular dentistry is also used to determine the optimum physiologic
jaw position prior to complex dental restorative procedures, cosmetic dentistry,
dental sleep medicine procedures, dentofacial orthopedics and orthodontics. It
is a diagnostic and treatment modality of dentistry that focuses on correcting
the physiologic “misalignment” of the jaw at the temporomandibular joint
(TMJ). This lecture focuses on diagnosis and treatment of temporo-mandibular
disorders in orthodontic patients according to neuromuscular principals and
philosophy. Bioelectric instrumentations include the use of Ultra-Low-Frequency
TENS, Electromyography and Computerized Mandibular Scanning. The procedure
is described according to the ICNOG (International College of Neuromuscular
Orthodontics and Gnathology) protocol. The Savasystem bracket prescription is
described in detail showing the advantages from a gnathological point of view.
Biography
Fabio Savastano graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1987
cum Laude
at the University of Naples, Italy. He completed his
Master’s Degree in Orthodontics at the University of Padua, Italy
in 1990. He is an Adjunct Professor and Director of the Mas-
ter’s in Neuromuscular Orthodontics at the University of Valls,
Andorra. He is the President of International College of Neuro-
muscular Orthodontics and Gnathology, Italy and International
Member of the American Association of Orthodontics, is Mem-
ber of numerous associations and has lectured in Brazil, Cana-
da, UAE, Spain, Bahrain, Czech Rep., India, Ukraine, and Italy on
Neuromuscular Orthodontics.
icnog.int@gmail.comThe Savasystem bracket prescription for
neuromuscular orthodontics
Fabio Savastano
University Jaume I, Spain
Fabio Savastano, J Den Craniofac Res 2018, Volume: 3
DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C1-001