DFT Whiston - Aspects of Restorative Dentistry (NW170331FWHN)

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Question and answer sessions throughout the course

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

Terminology in occlusion

Mandibular movement and tooth contacts

Examining and recording the occlusion

The use of articulators

Recording of jaw relations

The features of an ideal occlusion

Managing the occlusion in restorative dentistry

Changing the occlusion

Occlusion and temporomandibular joint disorders

To understand how occlusion is described.

To appreciate the relevance of mandibular movements

To understand the clinical significance of examination findings

To understand the function of articulators

To appreciate the importance of communication with the dental laboratory

To understand different jaw relationships and how to record them

To be able to recognise when the occlusion should be changed

To understand the relevance of the ideal occlusion

To understand the management of occlusion on restorative dentistry

To be aware of the relevance of occlusion to the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders

To be able to apply occlusal principles in general dental practice.