Understanding Occlusion Course
hosted byDentaltown, L.L.CUnderstanding Occlusion Course is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.
Released: 02/24/2016
Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
Overview:
Occlusion remains one of the most confusing topics in dentistry today due to seemingly different opinions on the importance of dictating restorative positions on each and every patient. To compound, this issue restorative failures still occur despite meeting the “occlusal philosophies” of these camps teaching strict occlusal restorative positions.
Join Dr. John Nosti as he defines occlusion, simplifies common occlusion terminology, and reviews when restorative positions should and should not be used. If you have ever been confused between Centric Relation, Centric Occlusion, and Maximum intercuspation; if you have always wanted to know if posterior interferences truly play a role in occlusal stability; If you have ever wondered “do I really need to fit every single patient into the same occlusal restorative position?”; or if you have wanted to learn a predictable way to take a centric relation bite registration or an increased vertical bite registration… this course is for you! Learn when occlusion truly matters!
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Define occlusion and differences between Centric Relation, Maximum intercuspation and Centric Occlusion.
• Discuss the relationship between occlusal stability and successful restorative dentistry
• Describe different philosophies on obtaining proper occlusion.
• Review signs and symptoms that may be hallmarks of occlusal instability and treatment
• Review the determinants of a stable occlusion.
• Discuss the factors that impact occlusal stability.
• Describe when and why to alter occlusion.
• Demonstrate taking a centric relation bite registration two different ways.
Note: The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.