When Should You Put Occlusion First?
hosted byDentaltown, L.L.CWhen Should You Put Occlusion First? is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.
Released: 12/11/2013
Review Date: 6/30/2022
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
Overview:
This evidence based review of examination, differential diagnosis, splint therapy, treatment planning and equilibration will emphasize how to evaluate and apply risk assessment and easily communicate with your patients. We will walk through each phase of occlusal evaluation and rehabilitation “breaking down” the process into words your team and patients will understand and you can easily apply. We will explore the physics, bio-mechanical, physiological, risk assessment and psychological dimensions of occlusion and TMD. The focus will be on developing risk assessment skills that you can put to use right away in planning and restoring dentitions for your patients. You will understand which patients you most need to concerned about their occlusion with when doing restorative.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
1. Broaden the understanding of managing forces on the stomatognathic system.
2. Help the participant develop a risk assessment protocol regarding occlusion in restorative care.
3. Deepen the verbal skills for dental teams in explaining the role of occlusion to patients.
4. Strengthen the participants understanding of treatment options.
5. Provide a splint therapy matrix for decision making.