Occlusion and TMD are two topics that fill most dentists with dread, the main problem being the terminology and basic principles. The objective is to demystify the topic and provide solid principles. TMD management is equally important and the objective is to provide sound principles aimed at assisting an accurate diagnosis of dysfunction in the articulatory system. The objective is to build on your existing knowledge
Learning Objectives
- Acquire skills to perform a TMJ/Occlusal examination
- Learn the co-diagnostic process of the examination and how to ask future focus questions
- Evaluate the masticatory system for instability in the TM joints, muscles and teeth
- Verify how to do a correct face-bow transfer and why it is critical to both the diagnostic and restorative phases of treatment
- Begin the implementation process to establish the process of complete dentistry
Development outcomes:
- This CPD course meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcomes C
- 6 hrs CPD
