FUNCTIONAL OCCLUSION:
FROM TMJ TO SMILE DESIGN
DAWSON ACADEMY SEMINAR ONE
DR. JOHN C. CRANHAM (US)
CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF THE
DAWSON ACADEMY
DR. IAN BUCKLE (UK)
DIRECTOR OF THE DAWSON
ACADEMY UK
COPENHAGEN
Friday the 2nd of October – Saturday the 3rd of October 2015
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• The Temporomandibular Joints
• The Role of Muscle
• Vertical Dimension
• The Neutral Zone
• Centric Relation
• Long Centric
• The Envelope of Function
• Anterior Guidance
• The Occlusal Plane
• Occlusal Contacts
YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS.
WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.
Most dentists have questions about occlusion, TMD and functional smile design.
This seminar will answer these questions and more.
1. Is it safe to restore a patient with a clicking joint?
2. Should anterior teeth always contact in Centric
Relation?
3. How long can a patient wear an anterior
deprogrammer like an NTI?
4. With a cuspid single tooth implant, would the occlusal
forces be more stable with a partial group function on
other anterior teeth?
5. When restoring severely worn upper anterior teeth,
can you add to the labial contour without interfering
with the neutral zone?
6. What does it mean when a patient wears deep groves
into an occlusal splint?
7. What role does stress play in TMD?
8. How do skeletal changes impact the neutral zone?
9. How soon after the orthodontist opens a deep bite
to make room for veneers is it safe to proceed with
restorations?
10. Is it necessary to use face-bow mounted casts
for routine single crowns on equilibrated,
nonsymptomatic patients?
YOU WILL LEARN
• Why all occlusion starts with the TMJs and how to be specific
in classifying the exact condition of the joints.
• Why centric relation is the most important concept to
understand. How to determine it, verify it and use it. How to
defuse all the misconceptions. Nothing in dentistry is more
important.
• Why the anterior guidance is the second most important
factor in all occlusal treatment and a key to anterior
esthetics. You should never have to guess about a single
decision regarding contour or position of front teeth.
• Why success in occlusal treatment depends on a peaceful
neuromuscular system and how to achieve it. How to
diagnose and solve problems of muscle hyperactivity and
TMD pain.
• Why the vertical dimension is important. When you can
change it and when you should not change it. How to
determine it and why there is so much confusion about it.
The fallacies of “bite raising” explained.
• Why the neutral zone is so critical to long term stability and
esthetics. How it affects the position of every tooth. How to
determine it.
11. Where do I start when the vertical is over closed and
teeth are all severely worn?
12. Some smile design techniques advocate widening the
arch into the buccal corridor to optimize esthetics. How
does this impact the neutral zone?
13. How significant is anterior guidance to obtaining a
stable result?
14. Why does a patient complain of pain on the opposite
side of a high restoration?
15. When is it safe to change vertical dimension and when
is it not safe to do so?
• Why the occlusal plane is so important to both
anterior teeth and posterior teeth. How, when
and why to change it.
• Why occlusal contacts must be in perfect harmony with
both the TMJs and the anterior teeth and what happens
when they interfere. How to absolutely guarantee
occlusal comfort predictably.
• Why the envelope of function must be
considered whenever anterior teeth are moved
or restored. How to determine the exact position
and inclination of anterior teeth. You’ll never
need to guess.
• Why Long Centric is important but so often misunderstood.
How to determine it exactly (no guessing).
• You will learn precise guidelines for determining the most
natural esthetic contour and position for both anterior teeth
and posterior teeth
• You will take the mystery out of occlusal splints
including deprogrammer splints - what they do and
don’t do. How to make the right occlusal splint for
the right reason.
16. How can you be sure the TMJs are healthy before
starting treatment?
17. How do I get patients to understand the need for
equilibration and to accept the treatment?
18. Can I obtain a CR bite record by using a lucia jig or leaf
gauge?
19. When restoring a severely worn dentition, how is
vertical dimension determined?
20. Why do my patients often think their upper anterior
restorations are too long?
THE SPEAKERS
John Cranham
John C. Cranham, DDS has an esthetic
oriented practice in Chesapeake, Virginia.
An honors graduate of the Medical
College of Virginia in 1988, Dr. Cranham
maintains a strong relationship with
his alma mater as an Associate Clinical
Professor. He is an internationally recognized speaker on the
Esthetic Principles of Dentistry, Contemporary Occlusal Concepts,
Treatment Planning, Restoration Selection, Digital Photography,
Laboratory Communication, and Happiness and Fulfillment
in dentistry. As a published author, Dr. Cranham has a strong
commitment to developing sound educational programs that
exceed the needs of today’s dental professional. He is an active
member of numerous professional organizations including the
American Dental Association, The American Academy of Cosmetic
Dentistry, The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and
The American Equilibration Society. Dr. Cranham is co-chair of
Advanstar Dental Media’s CE Advisory Board (Advanstar is the
publisher of Dental Products Report). Dr. Cranham is the Clinical
Director of The Dawson Academy where he is involved with many
of the lecture and hands-on courses within the curriculum. As
an active educator, he has provided over 650 days of continuing
education for dental professionals throughout the world.
Ian Buckle
Liverpool born Ian qualified from
Liverpool University in 1985. He has
almost 30 years experience in general
practice both in the Private sector and
with the National Health Service. He
runs a Private Practice in the picturesque
village of Thornton Hough on the Wirral concentrating on
comprehensive reconstructive, aesthetic and implant dentistry.
Ian is also Director of The Dawson Academy UK and teaches
dentists around the world the foundations of ‘Complete Dentistry’
as taught by The Dawson Academy founder, Pete Dawson. He is
involved directly with the hands on courses of the Core Curriculum,
seminars, & study clubs and provides continuing education to
dental professionals across Europe.
He also lectures nationally and internationally on functional and
aesthetic dentistry. He spends approximately two-thirds of his time
in practice and the other third as an educator. He believes this
balance keeps him on the leading edge of both disciplines.
Registered Member of: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
(AACD), British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), Association
of Dental Implantology (ADI).
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Shabs Patel, UK
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Claus Dønvang, Denmark
Come and experience wonderful
Copenhagen and embark on our
pre-tour program
The pre-tour Wednesday and Thursday includes:
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Sightseeing of Copenhagen’s most famous sights
Shopping in the high street “Strøget”
A visit to the National Museum or the Contemporary art museum: Louisiana
A Nordic Food restaurant Wednesday evening
Social gatherings Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Hotel rooms
For full program, fee’s and sign up take a look at www.dentanet.dk
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PROGRAM
Friday
08.30-09.00 Registration
09.00-17.00 Course
19.00-00.00 Dinner and gala party
Saturday
09.00-17.00 Course
The end
Venue:
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Amager Boulevard 70, 2300 Copenhagen S
Denmark
Course Fee
(excluding Danish VAT of 25%):
Before 15th of May: 800 €
Before 1st of July: 950 €
After 1st of July: 1.160 €
Danish and Norwegian DentaNet Members get
a discount of 10% on the course fee’s.
European delegates will be charged without
Danish VAT but be subject to reversed charge
regulations under the EU.
Gala Dinner Friday:
Place: National Museum
(Busses will take us there)
Time: 18.30
Fee: 120 € ex. VAT
including wine, coffee,
avec.
European Pre-Tour-Program
Wednesday-Thursday
Look at www.dentanet.dk
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Hotel single/double rooms – ex VAT:
150€ / 185€ including breaksfast and free
use of fitness center and sauna.
Social Gathering Thursday at the
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Time: 20.00
Fee: 40€ ex VAT including champagne and
a drink.
Hotel rooms can
be booked until
15th of August.
Booking:
www.dentanet.dk
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