Occlusion not Confusion (SW17-09-12-1)

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SubjectOcclusion and TMJ
DescriptionAn all-day programme which includes seminars on key aspects of dental occlusion, the cardinal aims, patient examination, techniques for assessing and recording the occlusion, use of splints. Practical includes use of articulator, using a facebow, recording occlusal positions, creating a customised incisal guidance table, fabricating a Lucia jig, applying the understanding of occuslion to treating tooth wear. Topics covered: Features of an ideal occlusion; Deciding which occlusal position to use; When to change the OVD; Determining Centric Relation; Using a facebow; Obtaining occlusal records; Choosing & using an articulator; Applying an understanding of occlusion to everyday practice, from simple restorations to the management of advanced tooth wear; Use of splints: soft, hard, Michegans, Tanners, Mandibular Advancement Splints… ***Participants are required to bring a set of own upper and lower models (trimmed with thin base) for the hands-on element.***
Additional information

****Participants are required to bring a set of own upper and lower models (trimmed with thin base) for the hands-on element.****

VenueThe Watergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall  View details
Date & timeTuesday 12 September 2017, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersMr Brian Millar & Prof. Bill Sharpling  View details
Target audience

Recommended: Dentist, or Therapist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£150.00
Aims

To provide an overview of the key aspects of dental occlusion

Objectives

By the end of the course delegates should have an understanding of: 1.Features of an ideal occlusion. 2.Techniques for assessing and recording the occlusion. 3.Use of splints. 4.How to apply the basic priciples to everyday practice, from simple restorations to the management of advanced tooth wear.

Learning outcomes

An understanding of the key aspects of dental occlusion