Mastering Dental Occlusion- Full-Day Course

Elevate your dental practice with the Mastering Dental Occlusion full-day course, meticulously designed to address the challenges of day-to-day dentistry. This course is tailored for practitioners eager to extend the lifespan of their composite and ceramic restorations through a systematic, step-by-step methodology to achieve their maximum potential. From initial diagnosis to the final touches of case design and finishing, you will gain invaluable insights into achieving superior, lasting results every time. We will cover challenging topics such as restricted envelope of function, the "last tooth in the arch" phenomenon, plunger cusps, and all forms of wear.

Learning outcomes

-Gain insight into occlusal concepts, their development over time, and their importance in contemporary dental practice. -Understand the cornerstones of stable occlusion and their importance in dental health. -Explore the relationships between the TMJs and occlusal positions like Centric Relation, Adapted Centric Relation, and Maximum Intercuspation, and their clinical relevance. -Learn when and how to use Bimanual Manipulation, leaf gauges, Lucia jigs, and muscle deprogrammers for optimal results, and how to avoid common pitfalls and errors during bite registration. -Follow detailed, methodical protocols to ensure each restoration meets the highest standards of durability and aesthetics during occlusal checks and adjustments.

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