Principles of basic occlusion (CPD-BRIG29APR16)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOcclusion
DescriptionAn interactive day of seminars/lectures and case based discussions discussing the principles of basic occlusion and its relevance to restorative dentistry.
Additional information

Please note that the start time of this course is now 09.00am.

VenuePlowright, Forest Pines Hotel and Golf Resort, Nr Brigg - Brigg  View details
Date & timeFriday 29 April 2016, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersAsmaa Al Taie & Rahat Ali  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Technician (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours5:30
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To discuss the relevance of the “ideal occlusion” in restorative dentistry.
  • To discuss methods of recording the occlusion.
  • To discuss when to conform or reorganise an occlusion
  • To discuss articulator selection and how to record a facebow transfer.
  • To discuss a number of clinical scenarios where an appreciation of the occlusion helped to ensure a successful outcome
Objectives

By the end of the course delegates should :

  • Have an improved knowledge of occlusal terminology.
  • Be more confident in assessing and recording an occlusion.
  • Appreciate when it may be appropriate to conform or reorganise an existing occlusal scheme, even at an increased occluding vertical dimension.