OVERVIEW

Chronic Orofacial Pain is organized by Homestead Schools, Inc.

Learning Objectives
After completing the course, you'll be able to:
• Describe ways a patient can create an abscess.
• State what happens when clenching is ignored.
• List the steps of a physical exam when diagnosing tooth problems.
• Describe the four sequences of clenching and the treatment.
• Describe laser surgery.
• Describe the four stages and the treatment for periodontal disease.
• List the symptoms and treatment for clenching for a patient with dentures.
• Describe treatment for post-operative pain.
• Describe clenching problems and treatment for the patient with restorations and fillings.
• List briefly several symptoms of a bite problem.
• Describe a bite appliance.
• State the purpose of equilibration and how it is accomplished.
• Describe the psychological aspects of clenching.

Course Contents:
Emergencies
There Are Many Ways the Patient Can Create an Abscess
Diagnosis
• Physical Exam
• X-ray
• Analysis
Types of Clenching
• Centric Clenching
• Lateral Movement
• Circular Movement
• Protrusion Clenching
• Spot Clenching
Sequence of Clenching
• First Stage
• Second Stage
• Third Stage
• Fourth Stage
Laser Surgery
Periodontal Disease Resulting from Clenching
• First Stage
• Second Stage
• Third Stage
• Fourth Stage
Dentures
Oral Surgery
Crown and Bridge
Fillings
Symptoms of a Bite Problem
• Treatment
Equilibration
Hypnosis
Psychological Applications