Intro
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
1: Freeway Space (FWS) in Neuromuscular Dentistry
Freeway Space a "Functional Space"
Freeway Space and Dental Occlusion
References
2: Creating a Common Language
Lateral Cephalograms
Cephalometrics
Diagnostic Concept 1
The Importance of the Cranio-Mandibular Relationship
Diagnostic Concept 2
Anterior-Posterior Relation
Diagnostic Concept 3
Vertical Relation
Diagnostic Concept 4
Transverse Relation. Expansion
References

3: Neuromuscular Theory and the Stomatognathic Triad: Treatment Objectives in Neuromuscular Orthodontics
References
4: Updates on Functional Anatomy
Temporo-Mandibular Joint
Muscles and Function
Suprahyoid Muscles
Infrahyoid Muscles
Tongue
The Fascial System
References
5: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) and Surface Electromyography: Important Diagnostic Aids for Bite Registration and Skeletal Discrepancies
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
Procedure for Bite Registration Technique
Surface Electromyography

Asymmetry of the Face in the Growing Child
Asymmetry of the Face in Adulthood
References
6: A Simplified Protocol with the Bioelectrical Instrumentation
Protocol Specifications
Mandatory 40 min of ULF-TENS with Aqualizer®
Options
7: Schematic Kinesiographic Representation of Occlusal Dental Relationships
Occlusal Class I
Example Case
Occlusal Class III
Example Case
Occlusal Class II
References
8: The Ideal Function Is Linked to Ideal Swallow
Normal Deglutition
S.EMG in Normal Occlusion
S.EMG in Swallow Dysfunction (S-EMG Study Hypothesis)

Primary Versus Secondary Tongue Dysfunction, Hypothesis Discussion
Distalization of the Upper Arch
Interruption of Tooth Contact between the Dental Arches in Children and Adults: Aligner Treatment and Gummy Positioners
Orthodontic Treatment without Treatment of Respiratory Problems
Orthodontic Treatment without Correction of Parafunctions and Bad Habits
References
9: Mandibular Freedom and Spontaneous Mandibular Migration (SMM)
Example Case
Discussion
References
10: Treatment Procedures
Extrusion
Active Extrusion (AE)
Case 10.1

Class II Occlusion with Increased OJ and Increased Freeway Space
Treatment Sequence
Treatment Results-Discussion
Passive Extrusion (PE)
Functional Appliances and Extrusion
Intrusion
High Pull Head Gear (HPHG)
Build-Ups
Fixed Appliance Therapy
Functional Appliances
Vertical Springs
Bite Jumping Devices and Intrusion
Case 10.2
Class III Occlusion with No OJ and Reduced Freeway Space (Open Bite)
Treatment Sequence
Treatment Results-Discussion
Habit Correction
Retention
References
11: Head and Body Posture in Relation to Mandibular Position