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Neuromuscular Orthodontics

A Clinical Guide

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Authors:
  1. Fabio Savastano

    1. Albenga, Italy

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  • Explains the application of neuromuscular principals to orthodontics

  • Includes cases described with kinesiography

  • Describes new diagnostic procedure in orthodontics

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Freeway Space (FWS) in Neuromuscular Dentistry

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 1-14

  3. Creating a Common Language

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 15-24

  4. Neuromuscular Theory and the Stomatognathic Triad: Treatment Objectives in Neuromuscular Orthodontics

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 25-39

  5. Updates on Functional Anatomy

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 41-54

  6. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) and Surface Electromyography: Important Diagnostic Aids for Bite Registration and Skeletal Discrepancies

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 55-95

  7. A Simplified Protocol with the Bioelectrical Instrumentation

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 97-107

  8. Schematic Kinesiographic Representation of Occlusal Dental Relationships

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 109-128

  9. The Ideal Function Is Linked to Ideal Swallow

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 129-154

  10. Mandibular Freedom and Spontaneous Mandibular Migration (SMM)

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 155-175

  11. Treatment Procedures

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 177-209

  12. Head and Body Posture in Relation to Mandibular Position

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 211-220

  13. Clinical Cases

    • Fabio Savastano
    Pages 221-342
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About this book

This book is a practical guide for applying neuromuscular principles to orthodontics. It is designed to meet the needs of dental students and practitioners. The book provides a solid foundation in neuromuscular dentistry, explaining the basic anatomy and ideal functioning of the mouth and jaw. It covers important techniques like mandibular tracking, TENS, and surface EMG, which are used for diagnosing, planning treatment, and monitoring progress. The last chapter features case studies with Kinesiography, showing the long-term outcomes after treatment. The information in the book is presented clearly and written in an easy-to-understand style.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Albenga, Italy

    Fabio Savastano

About the author

Fabio Savastano is a medical doctor and orthodontist who has been teaching Neuromuscular Orthodontics for many years. He earned his medical degree from the University of Naples in 1987 and completed his specialization in Orthodontics at the University of Padua in 1990. Since 1990, he has focused on applying the principles of Neuromuscular Dentistry to Orthodontics. In 1994, he developed a unique diagnostic and treatment protocol for orthodontics and conceived Neuromuscular Orthodontics as a distinct branch of the field (San Paolo, Brazil). Dr. Savastano has shared his knowledge through lectures and courses in various countries, including Brazil, Spain, France, India, Bahrain, UAE, Canada, Czech Republic, Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, UK, and Italy. He has taught over 1,200 doctors since 1989. With 15 years of experience as a hospital consultant, he has gained expertise in treating complex TMJ pathologies and orthodontics for maxillofacial surgery. In 2006, Dr. Savastano founded and became the President of the International College of Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Gnathology (ICNOG). He is also an adjunct professor and the Director of the master’s program in Neuromuscular Orthodontics at the Universitat Jaume I in Castellón, Spain. Through his work, he continues to inspire and guide orthodontists in advancing their professional skills.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Neuromuscular Orthodontics

  • Book Subtitle: A Clinical Guide

  • Authors: Fabio Savastano

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41295-0

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-41294-3Published: 02 November 2023

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-41297-4Due: 16 November 2024

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-41295-0Published: 01 November 2023

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 342

  • Topics: Dentistry

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