Occlusion and TMD explained
Course Outline​
What type of occlusal scheme do we prescribe to our patients?
What where how &Â why?
- To review established & new concepts of occlusion in the diagnosis and treatment planning
- Applied knowledge of occlusion in everyday clinical practice
Course Topics​
- Occlusal schemes: why when & how?
- How does occlusion relate to aesthetics
- Historical development of occlusion to modern established concepts
- Risk assessment and diagnosis of TMD
- Understand the importance of conservative management of TMD and patient education
- The role of occlusion as it relates to TMD
- Understand the prognosis of the treatment
Course Objectives
On completion of this module clinician should have good understanding of the following
- Aesthetics must be in harmony with a stable occlusion
- Smile design & desired occlusal scheme
- Aesthetics: The occlusal plane orientation acceptable: Anterior guidance acceptable?
- Define current occlusal terminology & determinants of occlusion
- Perform a thorough clinical examination of the occlusion in relation to Restorative Dentistry: OVD (occlusal Vertical dimension)
- The new paradigm: peripheral mechanoreceptor feedback and central neuroplasticity adaptation potential of your patients to the new proposed restorations and occlusal scheme
- Occlusal scheme: complete & partial dentures Tooth & implant supported reconstructions: implants more covered in module - 10
- Describe the various designs of occlusal splint with clear indications of their advantages, disadvantages
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