Practical Occlusion For Esthetics And Function

A thorough understanding of the principles of occlusion and application of concepts are prerequisites for predictable long lasting dentistry. These principles and their applications can be mastered by any dentist who is striving to deliver a higher quality of dentistry. A properly engineered occlusion not only improves the comfort and esthetics for our patients, but it makes seemingly complicated and difficult cases much easier to treat.

Objectives:

- How to examine the joints, muscles and occlusion to properly diagnose problems and to identify the cases you should not treat
- How to take an accurate centric relation record even on patients who resist
- How to take an esthetically adjusted and functionally correct face bow
- How to transfer the patient’s records to an articulator
- How to analyze a set of mounted study models
- How to use a set of forms that systematically records your findings and leads to a diagnosis
- How to do a comprehensive bite analysis
- Why everyone should have a comprehensive bite analysis by age 35
- You will fabricate, adjust and deliver an ERS appliance
- Verbal skills for patient acceptance of treatment
- The three steps to verify you have an accurate centric relation record
- The systematic steps and sequence to an occlusal equilibration