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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson 1: Facebow Transfer 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson 2: Facebow Transfer 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson 3: Maxillary Full Arch Appliance Insertion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson 4: Mounting and Evaluating Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson 5: The Occlusal Appliance - Making the Correct Choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson 6: The Anterior Bite Plane Appliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson 7: Centric Relation Bite Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson 8: Clinical Examination of Joints and Muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull Course Program\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLesson 1: Facebow Transfer 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 min · \u003cstrong\u003ePresented by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank Spear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLesson 2: Facebow Transfer 2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 min · \u003cstrong\u003ePresented by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gary DeWood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLesson 3: Maxillary Full Arch Appliance Insertion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 h 52 min · \u003cstrong\u003ePresented by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank Spear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLesson 4: Mounting and Evaluating Models\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 h 13 min · \u003cstrong\u003ePresented by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank Spear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLesson 5: The Occlusal Appliance - Making the Correct Choice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. 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