The Biting Issue with Occlusion (PO060516)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRestorative
DescriptionIs occlusion a pain in the neck, part of the daily grind, or does it just wear you down? Our lecturer will consider simple and reliable ways to help patients who present with repeatedly broken teeth and fillings, bruxism, worn teeth, chronic tension and other problems associated with occlusal dysfunction. Participants MUST bring upper and lower plaster casts of OWN teeth. You will be able to mount casts with a facebow and bite registration for detailed analysis and discussion of your articulation. Morning session: • Introduction - occlusal facts, features and fables • Recognising the obvious dental damage associated with occlusal irregularities • Teeth in function - how tooth support may suffer with associated occlusal irregularities • Practical occlusal registration - the use of the Denar articulator and facebow recording and practical demonstration of mounting casts to Denar. Afternoon session: • Practical mounting of casts - individual use of the transfer jigs and Denar articulator • Analysing the occlusion - discussion of YOUR articulation • Managing the occlusion - adjustment or protection? • The use of splints - why does hard acrylic win over soft guards? • Peripheral benefits of occlusal therapies - the periodontal debate.
Additional information

08:30 – 09:00: Registration

The educational programme starts at 09:00.

09:00 – 12:00: Workshop/practical

12:00 – 13:00: Lunch

13:00 – 16:00: Workshop/practical

16:00: Close

There will be short refreshment breaks during both the morning and afternoon sessions.

VenueEducation Centre, RHCH, Winchester  View details
Date & timeFriday 6 May 2016, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturerMr Alan Woodman  View details
Target audience

Recommended: Dentist, or Forces Dental Officer

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£105.00
Aims

The aim of this course is to increase learner’s ability to manage occlusion in everyday dental practice.

Objectives

1. To explain good occlusal practice and why occlusion is important.

2. To recognise the occlusal consequences of dental parafunctional habits and treatments.

3. To mount casts with a facebow and bite registration for analysis and discussion.

4. To evaluate the peripheral benefits of occlusal therapies.

Learning outcomes

Following this course learners should be able to:

1. Analyse the working relationship between teeth so as to identify occlusal irregularities.

2. Consider the dental implications of occlusal irregularities.

3. Properly articulate and interpret patient casts.

4. Describe different treatment modalities for occlusal management.