All Right on the Bite (CPD01JUN19A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionTopic: Occlusal splints for TMD, bruxists, clenchers, headaches, TMJ clicks, TMJ pain, snorers, tooth wear and cracked tooth syndrome. The practical elements cover the clinical records including facebows and occlusal records through to the fitting and adjustment of all splints including Michigan and Tanner appliances, as well as anti-bruxism splints.
Additional information

On this practical course you will fit a variety of splints onto phantom head models, including the adjustment of Michigan splints.

VenueMercure Fairfield Manor, York  View details
Date & timeSaturday 1 June 2019, 09:00 to 16:45
LecturersDr Fariha Hussain & Professor Brian Millar  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Technician, or Dentist

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00
Aims

To cover the use of splints in practice to manage occlusal and functional problems including, bruxism, TMD and snoring.

Objectives

To teach the important features of occlusion

To understand when and how to intervene in a safe and ethical way

Appreciate when to use each type of occlusal splint

To be able to take the clinical records for each splint including impressions, jaw registrations and facebow records where necessary

To be able to fit and adjust each splint.