Integrated Preclinical Technique II: Clinical Occlusion.

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This course is about the occlusion of the natural teeth. The course will also include comparisons between the Occlusion of the natural teeth with the occlusion of implant-supported teeth and the occlusion of removable dental prosthodontics. Lectures in concepts will cover principles of occlusion and describe clinical and laboratory technique. In the technique component, students will be evaluated on their mastery of clinical and laboratory skills. Technique will include two parts. The first is the occlusal aspects of treating a typodont patient needing anterior esthetic restorations. The second involves the records, fabrication and delivery of an occlusal stabilization splint to a class-mate “patient”. The course provides a broad overview of occlusion combined with an occlusion philosophy for students to utilize as “safe beginners”. The curriculum is designed to develop the students’ occlusal awareness and for students to know when to refer more complex occlusal problems. The concept of “optimal occlusion” is taught as a model to utilize when designing new restorations and larger restorative cases. (IDS Quarter 3).