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The goal is to offer the aesthetic dentist and ceramic technician
enhanced skills for the determination of treatment positions for the
asymptomatic and the symptomatic patient. Evaluation of this position
via conventional and high tech methods will be discussed. Occlusal
stabilization and equilibrium for candidates of extensive aesthetic
treatments will be the major focus.
The Ultimate Occlusion Program is a 3-day hands-on weekend course.
There is no patient treatment, but emphasis is on breakout sessions
and focus groups.
Prerequisite: None.
• When and where not to make major and minor pre-treatment and
treatment occlusal alterations
• Understanding the science behind tooth contacts and muscle
harmony
• Understanding and diagnosing TMJ / Occlusal contact effects
• The clinical implications of muscle findings
• Signs of wear, severe wear, and post treatment triggers
• Accurate facebow and mandible tracing transfers
• When and why facebow transfers are required
• Determination and recording of final tooth and jaw positions
based on several occlusal guidance philosophies
• Mounting accurate models
• Performance of accurate mandibular manipulation, understand
normal / abnormal movements and muscular / occlusal relationships
in healthy and diseased conditions
• Complete examinations and diagnosis in a hands-on clinical
exercise utilizing several diagnostic recording and evaluation tools
• Verification techniques for mountings and condylar position
Doctors: US - $3,500 / Canada - $2,795 (US $)
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