Occlusion

Objectives

Occlusion has to be considered whenever placing any type of restoration, whether it be amalgam, composite, or a crown, veneer, inlay, or onlay. The subject is often seen as one that complicates the provision of crowns. This one day course will allow the delegates to incorporate occlusion into their everyday practice in a simple and straightforward manner, and will simplify treatment.

At the end of the day course the delegates will have the confidence to incorporate their knowledge of occlusion into every single restoration they ever provide. This will result in restorations that are comfortable, predictable and long lasting.

Topics covered

How to virtually eliminate amalgam high spots from your practising life, saving time & money, as well as increasing patient confidence. Designing the occlusion on new and old post-crowns for maximum longevity. How to protect your expensive restorations from chipping. An easy technique for recording RCP, which takes less than 3 minutes, doesn’t involve duralay or wax, and is very accurate. Why is history taking so important? Is there a simple method of TMJ examination? When should I perform an occlusal adjustment?

What is the clinical relevance of the Posselt figure? What is the combined influence of the TMJs and the teeth? What information can I gain from muscle palpation? What are the key points to note in an occlusal examination of the teeth? When do I reorganise the occlusion & how do I do it? Is there an easy way of determining the retruded contact position? What are the important features on an articulator? Should I use a conformative or reorganised approach? How do I assess the occlusion? When should I use a Dahl appliance?

1 Day Course £345 Wakefield - Dates: 16th Oct
Lunch & Refreshments included

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