Occlusion in 2024

Today’s restorative dentist must be a diagnostician not only of the masticatory system but also of the systems that impact it. Whether or not the dentist chooses to be involved in the treatment of airway and breathing problems, parafunctional activities or temporo-mandibular disorders, they must recognize the effect of these on the restorative dentistry that is recommended and completed. This program will assist the clinician in a deeper understanding of the involvement of the problems noted above and the part that occlusion (and occluding) might play in achieving a predictable and long-lasting restorative result.

• Know why AIRWAY is a dental problem
• Make the connection between TMD and Occlusion
• Visualize designing occlusion and occluding in harmony with the patient