Examination & Records

• Acquire skills to perform a TMJ/Occlusal examination.
• Clarify the co-diagnostic process of the examination and explain how to ask future focus questions.
• Evaluate the masticatory system for instability in the TM joints, muscles, and teeth.
• Employ bilateral manipulation and outline how to obtain an accurate verifiable centric relation record.
• Master the use of a lucia jig to help obtain a centric relation bite record.
• Verify how to do a correct face-bow transfer and why it is critical to both the diagnostic and restorative phases of treatment.
• Mount casts using the face-bow transfer and CR record on a semi-adjustable articulator.
• Acquire the skills to use a macro digital camera to shoot a series of diagnostic photographs.
• Design the implementation process to establish the process of complete dentistry.

Target Audience: General Dentists, Specialists

CE Credits: 22

CE Codes: #010 (2L, 3P), #130 (2L, 1P), #180 (3L, 3P), #730 (2L, 2P) and #780 (2L, 2P)

Class Hours: Day 1 and 2 – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Day 3 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 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