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Occlusion Simplified and Managing Vertical Dimension
Occlusion Simplified and Managing Vertical Dimension
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7
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6 h 30 min
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Google Drive Link, Offline
Course Overview
Master the fundamentals of occlusion and confidently manage vertical dimension in your restorative cases.
In this 7-part video course, Dr. Harris breaks down complex concepts into practical steps you can apply immediately in daily practice. Learn how to diagnose and correct occlusal issues, restore lost vertical dimension, design and verify bite records, and plan full-arch rehabilitations with predictable outcomes.
Whether you’re treating wear, parafunction, or complex Class II/III cases, you’ll gain the tools to restore function and esthetics with confidence.
What You Will Learn
- Part 1 – Foundations of Occlusion
- Part 2 – Forces, Records & Vertical Dimension
- Part 3 – Managing Parafunction & Occlusal Adjustments
- Part 4 – Planning for Comfort & Function
- Part 5 – Splints, Materials & Temporization
- Part 6 – Choosing & Restoring Vertical Dimension
- Part 7 – From Planning to Final Restorations
Full Course Program
Part 1 – Foundations of Occlusion
Get crystal clear on what occlusion really means. Learn the role of cusps, fissures, marginal ridges, and how false contacts lead to tooth wear and fractures. Discover why teeth break, how forces act on them, and the difference between planning versus “grinding” adjustments.
Part 2 – Forces, Records & Vertical Dimension
Understand how jaw forces and muscle contracture affect occlusion. Explore centric relation, occlusal disease, and bite recording techniques. Learn when and how to restore lost vertical dimension and how to deprogram the jaw for accurate records.
Part 3 – Managing Parafunction & Occlusal Adjustments
Dive into practical occlusal adjustments. Differentiate between high and low resistance contacts, manage clenching and grinding, and recognize parafunction patterns. Learn to protect restorations, relieve muscle-related pain, and deal with cracked or failing dentition.
Part 4 – Planning for Comfort & Function
Design occlusion with patient comfort in mind. Cover functional and cosmetic needs, mock-ups, leaf gauges, face-bows, and bite records. Understand the importance of form in tooth shape and why certain patients struggle with dentures or lack vertical occlusal stops.
Part 5 – Splints, Materials & Temporization
Discover the different types of occlusal splints—protective, diagnostic, and palliative—and when to use them. Learn about bite registrations, temporaries, and the selection of indirect restorative materials. Gain confidence in using splints as a diagnostic and protective tool.
Part 6 – Choosing & Restoring Vertical Dimension
Tackle complex vertical dimension cases, including Class III patients. Learn how to assess lip mobility, select the right vertical dimension, and decide which teeth to build first. Explore warning signs in patients who may not tolerate opening VDO and master the use of the Dahl device.
Part 7 – From Planning to Final Restorations
Bring everything together. Learn step-by-step how to plan, mock-up, and transfer designs into the mouth. Gain strategies for composite veneers, crown preparations, and final restorations. Understand when teeth look too long, how to balance esthetics with function, and how to verify whether VDO has truly changed.
