All Right on the Bite- splints and occlusion (SW-25-09-19-01)

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SubjectRestorative dentistry
DescriptionThis day course covers occlusal splints, occlusion and how to correct a range of occlusal problems. Topics include examination of the occlusion, what interferences need to be looked for and what corrections can be applied. Occlusal splints are covered in detail for TMD, bruxists, clenchers, headaches, TMJ clicks, TMJ pain, snorers, sleep apnoea and cracked tooth syndrome. There will be table top hands on elements looking at different types of splints and managing a range of cases. Please note the course runs in a conference centre with no phantom head facilities. We will be working on models on table tops with many examples of splints. Some splints will be made and fitted to models by delegates.
Additional information

This course is aimed at dental team members who deal with occlusion as part of their scope of practice. There will be content that covers dentist scope of practice only but please join us if you are interested in finding out more on this topic. 

VenueSt Austell Conference Centre, St Austell - Cornwall  View details
Date & timeFriday 19 September 2025, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerMr Brian Millar  View details
Target audience

Recommended: Dentist

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture with table top practice elements
CateringLight buffet
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£200.00
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 TMD, bruxism and a range of occlusal problems.

Objectives

By the end of this course delegates should be able to:

  1. Describe the clinical records for each type of splint including impressions, jaw registrations and facebow records where necessary
  2. Explain how to fit and adjust each splint
  3. Analyse how and when to use different splints safely to treat TMD, clenchers, bruxists, sleep apnoea and damaged dentitions
  4. Demonstrate 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, sleep apnoea.

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