Friday, March 6, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

8:30 – 8:50 a.m. Registration

8:50 – 9:00 a.m. Welcome and introduction (Monje)

Part 1 | 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Overview on the TMJ and tempomandibular disorders (TMD)

• How important is radiology in TMJ treatment? (López Arcas)
• Overview on temporomandibular disorders (Saeed)
• Diagnostic tips in TMJ disorders (Monje)
• Panel discussion
  • What is the role of imaging in the initial assessment?
  • What is the role of clinical history in the initial assessment?

Part 2 | 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Internal derangement

• Arthrocentesis (González-García)
• How important is diagnostic arthroscopy? (Monje)
• Operative arthroscopy: Level I and II (Del Castillo)
• Operative arthroscopy: suturing techniques (González-García)
• Operative arthroscopy: pins (Martín-Granizo)
• Panel discussion  
  • Is the position of the disc important?    
  • How do you manage a painful clicking/locking joint?     
  • What are the indications of each procedure in internal derangement?

Part 3 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Open surgery

• Approaches in open TMJ surgery (Talvilahti)
• The eternal dilemma: discopexy vs. discectomy (Monje)
• Discussion

Part 4 | 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. | TMJ pathology

• Paediatric TMJ diseases (Saeed)
• Condylar hyperplasia (Villanueva)
• Chronic mandibular luxation (González-García)
• Panel discussion
  • What is the most suitable treatment for recurrent dislocation?
  • Is the costochondral graft reliable? 
  • Indications and age of condylectomy in condylar hyperplasia

Part 5 | 4:45 – 6:35 p.m. | TMJ prosthesis

• Indications of TMJ replacement (Monje)
• TMJ ankylosis (Talvilahti)
• Clinical experience with the KLS Martin TMJ Prosthesis (Saeed)
• Complex cases (Talvilahti)
• Complications in TMJ replacement (Talvilahti)

Part 6 | 6:35 – 7:00 p.m. | Final remarks and discussion

Cancellation by course organizer

• the course organizer reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the course non-viable.
• if the organizer cancels a course, registrants will be offered a full refund of registration fees. The organizer will not reimburse other costs incurred with the course (travel or hotel bookings by participants not made by the organizer).
• should circumstances arise that result in postponement of a course, the organizer has the right to either issue a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.

Registration cancellation by participant:

• The deadline to receive a refund for your registration is 21 business days before the course.
• Registration cancellations received prior to the deadline may be eligible to receive a refund less a service fee of € 100.-.
• Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
• Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend the course.
• Cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline. When writing your cancellation please include the details of your credit card or bank details (BIC).

Note regarding Covid-19

SORG is continuously monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and aims to minimize disruption to planned courses and educational events. However, in the current climate, SORG cannot exclude the possibility that scheduled courses or events will be postponed, cancelled, or otherwise disrupted. SORG endeavours to give due notice of these decisions but encourages you to ensure the tickets and accommodation you book yourself are refundable.