Ana Luiza Leal: Phenotypes of TMJ Osteoarthritis: Bridging Diagnosis and Clinical Decision-Making

In this clinically focused lecture, Dr. Ana Luiza Leal explores the evolving concept of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis as a spectrum of phenotypes rather than a single entity. Participants will learn how structural, inflammatory, mechanical, and pain-dominant phenotypes influence diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response.

By integrating clinical presentation, imaging findings, and current evidence, this session bridges the gap between diagnosis and real-world clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on avoiding one-size-fits-all approaches and selecting personalized management strategies for TMJ OA patients across surgical and non-surgical settings.

SPEAKER

Ana Luzia Leal DDS MS holds a degree in Dentistry from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2010). Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Hospital Meridional (2014). Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / CFO. Master's degree in TMD and Orofacial Pain (São Leopoldo Mandic, SP). PhD candidate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Federal University of Pelotas, RS. Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Vila Velha University. Clinical staff member at Hospital Santa Rita, Vitoria Apart Hospital, and São Bernardo Apart Hospital. Works in the following areas: minor oral surgery, treatment of orofacial pathologies, treatment of facial trauma, treatment of TMJ pathologies, and correction of dento-skeletal deformities. Aspiring Member of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Member of the Craniomaxillofacial Association.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Describe key phenotypes of TMJ osteoarthritis and their underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms.

2. Interpret clinical and imaging findings to differentiate TMJ OA phenotypes.

3. Apply phenotype-based reasoning to guide conservative and surgical treatment decisions.

4. Recognize prognostic implications of different TMJ OA phenotypes in patient management.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

• Cranio-Maxillofacial and TMJ Specialists

• Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Specialists

• Orthodontists with TMJ focus

• Residents and Fellows in OMFS and related disciplines

  
  

FREE ONLINE LIVE EVENT

San Francisco: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Mexico City: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm

New York: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 8:00 pm

London: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00 midnight

Berlin: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00 am

Johannesburg: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00 am

Cairo: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00 am

Dubai: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:00 am

Delhi: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:30 am

Manila: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00 am

Sydney: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00 am

LANGUAGE: The event language is English.

CE ACCREDITATION : surgeON is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeON designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.

This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

DECLARATION

In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.