OCCLUSION... and how it relates to examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning in everyday dentistry.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

With the increasing application of all-ceramic and implant-supported restorations, occlusion has, once again, taken on an added level of importance. Unfortunately, there seems to be more and more confusion and controversy regarding this subject. We will address the major topics of occlusion as they relate to everyday dentistry. This information should help develop treatment plans that not only keep your patients comfortable, but also improve survivability of your restorations. This course was developed to follow the natural progression of patients through our offices starting with the new patient examination process, diagnosis, and finally treatment planning. At key points of this process, topics related to the art and science of occlusion will be reviewed and discussed.

The morning session will review anatomy and function of the temporomandibular joint and the muscles of mastication. Both muscle and joint function as well as pathofunction will be discussed and how it relates to restorative dentistry. Next, we will review the major theories of occlusion and the pros and cons of each theory. We will also be discussing controversy of condylar position and how it relates to contacting teeth. The Pankey-Dawson philosophy will be discussed in some detail. We will finish the morning discussing the worn dentition.

In the afternoon session we will continue on with the examination process. Data gathering, such as several interocclusal record techniques, facebow transfers, impressions, articulation, and photography techniques will be reviewed. A step by step guide to developing an occlusal scheme, in wax, to match our patient’s problem will be presented. We will then describe how to transfer this diagnostic waxup information into extremely accurate provisional restorations which will act as a guide to developing our final treatment plan. We will finish off the day by discussing tooth preparation, impressions, what to send to your technician, and how to check returning lab work for accuracy.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To gain a full understanding of the workings of the healthy temporomandibular joint, what can go wrong, and how to examine for both.
2. How to treat patients with abnormal joints.
3. Understanding muscle function and overcoming occcluso-muscle issues.
4. To familiarize yourself with the five major theories of occlusion to determine which one may be better for your restorative patients.
5. To better understand centric relation, when to use it, and when it may not be necessary.
6. How does a Pankey-Dawson occlusion look.
7. Understanding how teeth break down... attrition, erosion, abfraction, and abrasion.
8. How to gain accurate diagnostic records along with simple, reliable, and repeatable methods of recording centric relation.
9. The things THE DENTIST must do with diagnostic models before delegating to the technician.
10. How to quickly produce diagnostic wax-ups that fulfill the requirements of a stable occlusion.
11. Occlusal therapy; does your appliance decision matches the problem.
12. Understanding vertical dimension and how we can predictably alter it.
13. How to determine anterior incisal edge position and esthetics.
14. Tooth preparation and tissue management.
15. Learn what provisional material works best in different clinical situations.
16. Learn how to fabricate provisionals that exactly duplicate your wax-up.
17. Tips on full-arch impressions.
18. What to send to your technician.
19. How to check your technician for accuracy, then seat and adjust the final case.

FACULTY:

• Dr. Paul A. Guidi

Dr. Paul A. Guidi is originally from Boston, Massachusetts and has been in private practice at his Clearwater, Florida office since 1988. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida College of Dentistry.

Dr. Guidi has been on the faculty of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Department of Graduate Prosthodontics since 2001. He teaches occlusion at the graduate and undergraduate level.

Dr. Guidi is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and holds membership in the American Equilibration Society, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Florida Dental Association.

Dr. Guidi has spent extensive time studying with mentors such as Peter Dawson and Frank Spear and has completed curriculums at both the Pankey and Misch Institutes.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:

7 contact hours. Participation

Hands-On Workshop

REGISTRATION FEE:

Regular Fee
Dentist ......... $325
Auxiliary ....... $225
Early Bird Fee*
Dentist ......... $295
Auxiliary ....... $195
*Up to 1 month before course date

Dates	Location	Course #
October 9, 2009 (Friday)	Gainesville	090017-002

Team Discount Available