Splint therapy & Bite Analysis Possibly the most important diagnostic and also therapeutic phase of any restorative treatment, making the difference between tooth-by-tooth dentistry and treating the stomatognathic function.

Agenda:

           -- Coverage of different types of splints and the decision tree for choosing the right therapy 

               for each case

           -- Tips and tricks for achieving the best possible splint - scanning and analog impressions

           -- Live splint adjustment and diagnostic protocol for evaluating joint & muscle changes. Usage 

              of progressive transfer silk ribbons and digital bite analysis with T-Scan

           -- Integration of Airways diagnostics, Upper Airways Resistance Syndrome (U.A.R.S.) and 

              Obstructive Sleep Apnea (O.S.A.)

           -- Axiography and Articulator programming. Casts mounting and analysis. Bite digitization.

Function and Aesthetics will provide the following educational materials:

           -- Actual Case including Photos, Mounted Casts (Analog & Digital), Radiographs, Clinical 

              Examination Findings, and Treatment Outline.

           -- CAD-CAM splint and adjustment kit

           -- Additional materials: varies from course to course.

Requirements:

           -- Minimum 10Mb/s Internet connection

           -- PC/Mac Web Camera & Microphone

           -- Preferred but not mandatory: Intra-oral or Lab Scanner

           -- Mandatory completion of Occlusion 1 workshop. It is also recommended the completion of 

              Occlusion 2 but not mandatory.

Course Fee:  TBD based on the number of attendees

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