Occlusal Concepts and Design... As They Relate To 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.

The morning session will review joint anatomy and pathology and its effect on restorative dentistry. Next, we will cover the pros and cons of the major theories of occlusion and discuss the etiologies of wear. We will also be discussing differing condylar positions relative to contacting teeth. Finally, we will finish the morning with a discussion of vertical dimension, anterior tooth position and guidance.

The afternoon will focus on the examination process, developing a tentative treatment plan on diagnostic models, then transferring this information into precise provisional restorations. Case finalization will be discussed covering topics such as full-arch impressions and how to communicate all aspects of the corrected provisionals to your technician, so that the final restorations will be an exact duplicate of the correct and accepted provisional restorations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To gain a full understanding of the workings of the healthy temporomandibular joint and how to plan treatment when joint pathology exists.
2. To better understand centric relation.
3. To familiarize yourself with the five major theories of occlusion to determine which one may be better for your restorative patients.
4. Canine guidance or group function . . . which one is correct?
5. Review the etiologies of the major forms of tooth breakdown and wear.
6. Learn how to predictably alter vertical dimension of occlusion.
7. Re-familiarize yourself with the examination process and to fully understand what each piece of information represents in planning rehabilitative dentistry.
8. How to gain accurate diagnostic records along with simple, reliable, and repeatable methods of recording centric relation.
9. How to quickly produce diagnostic wax-ups that fulfill the requirements of a stable occlusion.
10. Find out if your appliance therapy decision matches the problem.
11. Learn what provisional material works best in different clinical situations.
12. Learn how to fabricate provisionals that exactly duplicate your wax-up.
13. Tips on full-arch impressions.
14. 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