All Right on the Bite (Occlusion, Splints and Tooth Wear) (SW-24-03-07-01)
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Subject | Occlusion and TMJ | ||||
Description | This day course covers occlusal splints, occlusion and how to fix it. Topics include occlusal splints for TMD, bruxists, clenchers, headaches, TMJ clicks, TMJ pain, snorers, tooth wear and cracked tooth syndrome. Prof. Millar and Dr Hussain from KCL will also cover dealing with localised tooth wear on anterior and posterior teeth and dealing with generalised wear. There will be table top hands on elements looking at different types of splints and managing toothwear cases. Course notes will be made available in advance of the course for those booked. | ||||
Additional information | Please be aware these courses book very quickly so early booking is advised. If you are unable to secure a place but are interested in future courses please add your name to the waiting list. | ||||
Venue | The County Ground, Swindon - Swindon & N Wiltshire View details | ||||
Date & time | Thursday 7 March 2024, 09:00 to 16:15 | ||||
Lecturers | Dr Fariha Hussain & Mr Brian Millar View details | ||||
Target audience | Recommended: Dentist | ||||
Development outcome | A, C | ||||
Course style | Lecture with table top practice elements | ||||
Catering | Light buffet | ||||
Core topic | Not a core topic | ||||
CPD hours | 6:00 | ||||
Cost | £175.00 | ||||
Aims | The aim of this course is to teach the important features of occlusion, to understand when and how to intervene in a safe and ethical way, how and when to use occlusal splints, and provide a deeper understanding of the causes, intervention options and management of tooth wear. | ||||
Objectives | By the end of this courses delegates should:
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Learning outcomes | At the end of the course participants will: Be able to select and use a splint for a range of clinical situations including clenching, bruxists, TMD, Be able to successfully use occlusal splints Know how to fit, adjust and monitor splints Be able to treat TMD and tooth wear more effectively Understand how to check the occlusion and when to change the occlusion when restoring teeth particularly in a tooth wear case Know how and when to use Dahl and when not to use it | ||||