Principles of Basic Occlusion (CPD29MAY21)

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SubjectRestorative dentistry
DescriptionA series of seminars and case based discussions discussing the principles of basic occlusion and its relevance to every day restorative dentistry
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VenuePlatform tbc, - Virtual  View details
Date & timeSaturday 29 May 2021, 10:00 to 13:00
LecturersRahat Ali & Ms Johanna Leven  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Technician, or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeC
CPD hours3:00
Cost£10.00
Aims
  • To discuss the relevance of the “ideal occlusion” in restorative dentistry.
  • To discuss methods of recording the occlusion.
  • To discuss when to conform or reorganise an occlusion
  • To discuss articulator selection and how to record a facebow transfer.
  • To show how articulator settings can be set to aid the clincian and optimise clinical efficiency
  • To discuss a number of clinical scenarios where an appreciation of the occlusion helped to ensure a successful outcome when providing fixed and removeable prosthodontics.
Objectives
  • Participants should have an improved knowledge of occlusal terminology.
  • Be more confident in assessing and recording an occlusion.
  • Appreciate when it may be appropriate to conform or reorganise an existing occlusal scheme, even at an increased occluding vertical dimension.
Learning outcomes

Delegates will have a better understanding of occlusal terminology and articulator selection.