FUNCTIONAL OCCLUSION: FROM TMJ TO SMILE DESIGN DAWSON ACADEMY SEMINAR ONE DR. JOHN C. CRANHAM (US) CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF THE DAWSON ACADEMY DR. IAN BUCKLE (UK) DIRECTOR OF THE DAWSON ACADEMY UK COPENHAGEN Friday the 2 nd of October Saturday the 3 rd of October 2015 a professional dental network
The Temporomandibular Joints The Role of Muscle Vertical Dimension The Neutral Zone Centric Relation Long Centric The Envelope of Function Anterior Guidance The Occlusal Plane Occlusal Contacts YOU VE GOT QUESTIONS. WE VE GOT ANSWERS. Most dentists have questions about occlusion, TMD and functional smile design. This seminar will answer these questions and more. 1. Is it safe to restore a patient with a clicking joint? 2. Should anterior teeth always contact in Centric Relation? 3. How long can a patient wear an anterior deprogrammer like an NTI? 4. With a cuspid single tooth implant, would the occlusal forces be more stable with a partial group function on other anterior teeth? 5. When restoring severely worn upper anterior teeth, can you add to the labial contour without interfering with the neutral zone? 6. What does it mean when a patient wears deep groves into an occlusal splint? 7. What role does stress play in TMD? 8. How do skeletal changes impact the neutral zone? 9. How soon after the orthodontist opens a deep bite to make room for veneers is it safe to proceed with restorations? 10. Is it necessary to use face-bow mounted casts for routine single crowns on equilibrated, nonsymptomatic patients?
YOU WILL LEARN Why all occlusion starts with the TMJs and how to be specific in classifying the exact condition of the joints. Why centric relation is the most important concept to understand. How to determine it, verify it and use it. How to defuse all the misconceptions. Nothing in dentistry is more important. Why the anterior guidance is the second most important factor in all occlusal treatment and a key to anterior esthetics. You should never have to guess about a single decision regarding contour or position of front teeth. Why success in occlusal treatment depends on a peaceful neuromuscular system and how to achieve it. How to diagnose and solve problems of muscle hyperactivity and TMD pain. Why the vertical dimension is important. When you can change it and when you should not change it. How to determine it and why there is so much confusion about it. The fallacies of bite raising explained. Why the neutral zone is so critical to long term stability and esthetics. How it affects the position of every tooth. How to determine it. Why the occlusal plane is so important to both anterior teeth and posterior teeth. How, when and why to change it. Why occlusal contacts must be in perfect harmony with both the TMJs and the anterior teeth and what happens when they interfere. How to absolutely guarantee occlusal comfort predictably. Why the envelope of function must be considered whenever anterior teeth are moved or restored. How to determine the exact position and inclination of anterior teeth. You ll never need to guess. Why Long Centric is important but so often misunderstood. How to determine it exactly (no guessing). You will learn precise guidelines for determining the most natural esthetic contour and position for both anterior teeth and posterior teeth You will take the mystery out of occlusal splints including deprogrammer splints - what they do and don t do. How to make the right occlusal splint for the right reason. 11. Where do I start when the vertical is over closed and teeth are all severely worn? 12. Some smile design techniques advocate widening the arch into the buccal corridor to optimize esthetics. How does this impact the neutral zone? 13. How significant is anterior guidance to obtaining a stable result? 14. Why does a patient complain of pain on the opposite side of a high restoration? 15. When is it safe to change vertical dimension and when is it not safe to do so? 16. How can you be sure the TMJs are healthy before starting treatment? 17. How do I get patients to understand the need for equilibration and to accept the treatment? 18. Can I obtain a CR bite record by using a lucia jig or leaf gauge? 19. When restoring a severely worn dentition, how is vertical dimension determined? 20. Why do my patients often think their upper anterior restorations are too long?
THE SPEAKERS John Cranham John C. Cranham, DDS has an esthetic oriented practice in Chesapeake, Virginia. An honors graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1988, Dr. Cranham maintains a strong relationship with his alma mater as an Associate Clinical Professor. He is an internationally recognized speaker on the Esthetic Principles of Dentistry, Contemporary Occlusal Concepts, Treatment Planning, Restoration Selection, Digital Photography, Laboratory Communication, and Happiness and Fulfillment in dentistry. As a published author, Dr. Cranham has a strong commitment to developing sound educational programs that exceed the needs of today s dental professional. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations including the American Dental Association, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and The American Equilibration Society. Dr. Cranham is co-chair of Advanstar Dental Media s CE Advisory Board (Advanstar is the publisher of Dental Products Report). Dr. Cranham is the Clinical Director of The Dawson Academy where he is involved with many of the lecture and hands-on courses within the curriculum. As an active educator, he has provided over 650 days of continuing education for dental professionals throughout the world. Ian Buckle Liverpool born Ian qualified from Liverpool University in 1985. He has almost 30 years experience in general practice both in the Private sector and with the National Health Service. He runs a Private Practice in the picturesque village of Thornton Hough on the Wirral concentrating on comprehensive reconstructive, aesthetic and implant dentistry. Ian is also Director of The Dawson Academy UK and teaches dentists around the world the foundations of Complete Dentistry as taught by The Dawson Academy founder, Pete Dawson. He is involved directly with the hands on courses of the Core Curriculum, seminars, & study clubs and provides continuing education to dental professionals across Europe. He also lectures nationally and internationally on functional and aesthetic dentistry. He spends approximately two-thirds of his time in practice and the other third as an educator. He believes this balance keeps him on the leading edge of both disciplines. Registered Member of: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), Association of Dental Implantology (ADI). WHAT OTHER SAYS ABOUT THE SPEAKERS I have studied the Dawson Philosophy over the last 4 years both in the UK with Ian Buckle & in the USA with John Cranham, Glenn DuPont & Drew Cobb? These 4 pioneers are passionate about Dentistry and the concept of complete dentistry. They are incredibly knowledgeable, approachable and on the cutting edge of current concepts and techniques. The Dawson approach is a well delivered, structured step by step program which focuses on putting practical learnt skills into everyday use to arrive at a conservative and stable treatment plan. It is one of the best programs that I have, and will continue to be involved with. Jacqueline Fergus, Aberdeen, UK Ian Buckle is a natural teacher with a huge enthusiasm for his subject, he does not preach but encourages those listening that the results he achieves are achievable for all. Ciaran Gillan, UK My future and the future of the people I provide care for is in a better place because of the efforts you have gone to. Shabs Patel, UK It feels as if I have found a light at the end of the tunnel: there is still a way to go, but the goal is sure. Hana Leino Pastrnakova, Finland I am using the knowledge from The Dawson Academy every day. I have been able to help lots of people with their occlusal problems, and i have been able to create beautiful smiles that i wouldn t have had a clue about only years earlier. Claus Dønvang, Denmark
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PROGRAM Friday 08.30-09.00 Registration 09.00-17.00 Course 19.00-00.00 Dinner and gala party Saturday 09.00-17.00 Course The end Venue: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Amager Boulevard 70, 2300 Copenhagen S Denmark Course Fee (excluding Danish VAT of 25%): Before 15th of May: 800 Before 1st of July: 950 After 1st of July: 1.160 Danish and Norwegian DentaNet Members get a discount of 10% on the course fee s. European delegates will be charged without Danish VAT but be subject to reversed charge regulations under the EU. Gala Dinner Friday: Place: National Museum (Busses will take us there) Time: 18.30 Fee: 120 ex. VAT including wine, coffee, avec. European Pre-Tour-Program Wednesday-Thursday Look at www.dentanet.dk Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Hotel single/double rooms ex VAT: 150 / 185 including breaksfast and free use of fitness center and sauna. Social Gathering Thursday at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Time: 20.00 Fee: 40 ex VAT including champagne and a drink. Hotel rooms can be booked until 15th of August. Booking: www.dentanet.dk a professional dental network A dental network of 750+ Danish and Norwegian members - together we help each other making the patients even happier