Occlusion, Function, and Articulation for Successful Restorative Dentistry

Lecture | Demonstration

September 26, 2009

8 CE & AGD Credits


Introduction

For the last 25 years, dental schools have not done an adequate job of teaching occlusal principals, articulation, and their significance as it relates to restorative dentistry. As a result, most dentists today do not feel comfortable treating complex restorative cases and if they do, often do not appropriately use the proper instrumentation and philosophies. This course is designed to be a review of occlusal philosophies, occlusal principles, function, articulation, and their application to today’s restorative needs.

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Topics

  1. Understanding basic occlusal principles (balanced, group function, mutually protected)
  2. Review of TMJ anatomy and biomechanics (what is a centric slide? Is it a bad thing?)
  3. Mandibular movements and the importance of a facebow transfer for esthetics and function
  4. How to mount casts with prepared or missing teeth in MIP (indications and accurate interocclusal records) to greatly minimize Chairside adjustment
  5. When to locate centric relation (technique overview and clinical demonstration)
  6. Determinants of occlusion (posterior controlling factors, anterior controlling factors) and their effect on occlusal surface morphology
  7. Proper selection of restorative instrumentation for predictable results
  8. Occlusal correction by selective grinding (indications and technique)
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Faculty

Lane M. Ochi, DDSLane M. Ochi D.D.S. F.A.C.D., graduated with honors from the University of Southern California in 1981, where he received the Robert W. Mc Nulty Memorial Award for the highest scholastic achievement. He has been elected to membership in Alpha Tau Epsilon - U.S.C. Dental School Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi - National Society of Scholars, Omicron Kappa Upsilon - National Dental Honor Society, the Pierre Fauchard Academy - International Honor Dental Society, and he is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists.

He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, and was the Co-director of Occlusion at U.S.C. School of Dentistry.

He is also an Assistant Director in the Advanced Restorative Institute Dental Education Center, and serves as a specialist consultant to the Graduate Prosthodontic Program at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Los Angeles. He has lectured to national and international audiences on the subject of aesthetic restorative dentistry and occlusion. He has been selected by the Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of "America’s Top Dentists”, and is named in "The Best Dentists in America”, who elected him following an exhaustive peer-review survey in which the nation’s top dentists confidentially evaluated their professional colleagues.

Dr. Ochi maintains a full time private practice in Beverly Hills with an emphasis on physiologic and aesthetic reconstructive dentistry. His patients include Academy Award winners, and some of the most recognized names in the entertainment business.

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Tuition

$295.00 for Dentist. Additional dentist 25% discount

$250.00 for Non-dentist staff. 25% discount attending with dentist

To register

Click here to download the registration form. This form is available in PDF format and is best viewed with the latest, free Adobe Acrobat Reader program.

Registration form submitted to Esthetic Professionals must be clear, legible, and on good quality 8.5-inch by 11-inch white paper.

If you have difficulty downloading or printing the registration form, you may also request it by mail or by phone (877) EP4-DDS1 (374-3371).

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing, signed, and are dated when received at EP. If cancellations are made 30-60 days before the start of the program, 25% of the total tuition must still be paid.100% of the total tuition is transferable to another program for one year with no penalties. If cancellations are made 0-30 days before the start of the program, 50% of the total tuition must still be paid.75% of the total tuition is transferable to another program for one year. If cancellations are made after the start of the program, 100% of the total tuition must still be paid.50% of the total tuition is transferable to another program for one year. Esthetic Professionals reserves the right to cancel any program seven days prior to the starting date. 100% refunds will be given or transferred to another program.

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Date

September 26, 2009 - 8 CE and AGD Credits

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