All Right on the Bite (Occlusion, Splints and Tooth Wear) (SW-24-03-07-01)

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SubjectOcclusion and TMJ
DescriptionThis 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.

VenueThe County Ground, Swindon - Swindon & N Wiltshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 7 March 2024, 09:00 to 16:15
LecturersDr Fariha Hussain & Mr Brian Millar  View details
Target audience

Recommended: Dentist

Development outcomeA, C
Course styleLecture with table top practice elements
CateringLight buffet
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
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:

 

  1. be able to explain the clinical records for each splint including impressions, jaw registrations and facebow records where necessary
  2. be able to demonstrate how to fit and adjust each splint
  3. recognise how and when to use different splints safely to treat clenchers, bruxists and tooth wear
  4. describe tooth wear diagnosis and intervention options from monitoring and prevention to intervention.
  5. explain how to be able to quickly and correctly check the occlusion before and after placing restorations
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