The Art & Science of Equilibration

• Design a stable, minimal stress occlusion (lines on the front, dots on the back).
• Recognize when to equilibrate your patient, and when other options should be considered.
• Identify how to schedule the equilibration appointment.
• Choose appropriate articulation paper to mark each type of occlusal interference.
• Assess when an occlusal splint should be considered prior to reshaping, repositioning or restoring.
• Evaluate how to efficiently equilibrate the natural dentition.
• Select, train and work with a dental assistant to efficiently adjust an occlusal splint and/or equilibrate the dentition.
• Verify when to use a full arch occlusal splint, and when to use an anterior deprogramming appliance.

Target Audience: General Dentists, Specialists

CE Credits: 20

CE Codes: #010 (1.5L), #130 (.5L), #180 (4L, 5P) and #730 (3.5L, 5.5P)

Class Hours: Day 1 and 2 – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Day 3 – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Optional Dinner – The class typically goes to dinner together after class of Day 1. Spouses are welcome to join.

Tuition: $5,495

Recommended Prerequisite: Functional Occlusion- From TMJ to Smile Design, Examination and Records, Treatment Planning Functional Esthetic Excellence, Achieving Predictable Esthetic Results