Chapter 7 of 9

Lost in the Dark?

In this chapter, I cover the principles of airway management, the taxonomy of MRDs, the biomechanics of MRDs (how they work), generic contra-indications & side-effects.

Chapter 7 Learning Objectives

  • Understand the principles of airway management with MRDs.
  • Understand the biomechanics of MRDs.
  • Appreciate there are multiple varieties of MRD design and manufacture.
  • Learn the taxonomy of MRDs.
  • Understand the main contra-indications & potential side-effects (both short and long term) for MRDs.

Chapter 7 Educational Outcomes

  • On completion of this Chapter you will be able to:
  • Comprehend the principles of airway management.
  • Appreciate the biomechanics of MRDs.
  • Understand the taxonomy of MRDs.
  • Get a good idea of the contra-indications & potential side-effects (both short and long term) for MRDs.


The entire Academy has been peer-reviewed by Dr Shouresh Charkhandeh DDS.

Last updated March 2018. Next review March 2021.

Course curriculum

    1. Learning Objectives & Educational Outcomes for verifiable CPD

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    2. Introduction (07:43)

    3. MRD Taxonomy (04:06)

    4. Biomechanics & MRD Mechanism of Action (07:32)

    5. Factors to consider when selecting an MRD - part one (05:01)

    6. Factors to consider when selecting an MRD - part two (03:31)

    7. Bruxism, Mechanism placement and side-effects (07:02)

    8. Occlusal change, Christianson’s Phenomenon and Summary (02:47)

    9. Assessment 7

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