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SPEAR Classic Collection: Essentials of Occlusal and Diagnostic Protocols
SPEAR Classic Collection: Essentials of Occlusal and Diagnostic Protocols
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Professors
Professors
Gary Dewood
Target audience
Target audience
Nb of lessons
Nb of lessons
8
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Nb of modules
Course duration
Course duration
9 h 29 min
Delivery method
Delivery method
Google Drive Link, Offline
Course Overview
This intensive course is designed for restorative dentists looking to sharpen their clinical skills and enhance diagnostic confidence. Taught by top clinicians, it covers foundational techniques in occlusion, appliance therapy, and model evaluation—core competencies that every restorative dentist should master.
With a focus on key clinical practices such as facebow transfers, bite records, and full arch appliance protocols, this course will help you refine your process and elevate treatment outcomes. Whether you're perfecting your occlusal appliance selection or improving your ability to assess and mount models, you'll gain the essential knowledge needed to deliver superior restorative care.
By the end of this course, you'll feel more confident in your diagnostic abilities and equipped with the protocols that set the foundation for successful treatment planning in restorative dentistry.
What You Will Learn
- Lesson 1: Facebow Transfer 1
- Lesson 2: Facebow Transfer 2
- Lesson 3: Maxillary Full Arch Appliance Insertion
- Lesson 4: Mounting and Evaluating Models
- Lesson 5: The Occlusal Appliance - Making the Correct Choice
- Lesson 6: The Anterior Bite Plane Appliance
- Lesson 7: Centric Relation Bite Records
- Lesson 8: Clinical Examination of Joints and Muscles
Full Course Program
Lesson 1: Facebow Transfer 1
This lesson guides you through the essential steps for performing a facebow transfer. You will learn the importance of facebow transfers in restorative dentistry and how they help achieve precise appliance design by correctly positioning the maxillary arch relative to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The lesson covers the necessary techniques and tips for ensuring an accurate transfer to facilitate optimal appliance fitting.
Lesson 2: Facebow Transfer 2
Continuing the exploration of facebow transfers, this lesson focuses on advanced techniques and troubleshooting tips. Learn how to refine your facebow transfer procedure to achieve even more precise results. This lesson helps you overcome common challenges and improve your proficiency in accurately capturing the patient’s craniofacial relationship for functional restorations.
Lesson 3: Maxillary Full Arch Appliance Insertion
This detailed lesson demonstrates the entire process of maxillary full arch appliance insertion. You will learn how to properly insert and adjust full arch appliances, ensuring a secure fit while maximizing comfort and functionality. This lesson covers everything from patient preparation to final adjustments, helping you deliver successful restorative solutions for full arch cases.
Lesson 4: Mounting and Evaluating Models
This lesson focuses on the importance of mounting models and evaluating occlusion. You will learn the techniques for properly mounting dental models to ensure they represent the patient’s actual occlusal relationship. Learn how to evaluate and interpret models to make better clinical decisions and achieve better restorative outcomes.
Lesson 5: The Occlusal Appliance - Making the Correct Choice
This lesson covers how to choose the right occlusal appliance for various clinical scenarios. You will learn about the different types of occlusal appliances, their indications, and how to select the correct one based on the patient's condition. This lesson provides the framework for making informed decisions regarding appliance therapy, from diagnosis to treatment planning.
Lesson 6: The Anterior Bite Plane Appliance
In this lesson, you will learn about the anterior bite plane appliance, a key tool in managing occlusal problems. You will learn when and how to use this appliance to address issues such as bruxism, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and malocclusion. The lesson includes step-by-step instructions on fabricating and fitting the appliance for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Lesson 7: Centric Relation Bite Records
This lesson delves into the techniques required to accurately record centric relation (CR) bite records. CR records form the foundation for all restorative treatments and occlusal adjustments. You will learn the different methods to capture CR, ensuring precise and reproducible results that will guide your restorative procedures.
Lesson 8: Clinical Examination of Joints and Muscles
This lesson emphasizes the importance of examining the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and muscles during the diagnostic phase. Learn how to assess the function and health of the TMJ and related structures to detect any dysfunctions or anomalies that may affect treatment planning. This comprehensive lesson helps you integrate joint and muscle evaluations into your occlusal and restorative assessments for better clinical decision-making.
