The Pankey Institute

Restoring the Occlusally Challenged Patient

Led by Drs. Lee Ann Brady and Mark Kleive

Patients with a diagnosis of TMD present with a combination of joint, muscle, and occlusal issues. Through a comprehensive exam, diagnosis, and appliance therapy we can understand their unique situation and achieve stability. The next phase for many of these patients is to create stability on the tops of their teeth and address their restorative needs. This course will look at how we customize the patient’s occlusal scheme and final appliance therapy to manage joint loading, muscle engagement, and occlusal wear for long-term patient comfort and stability.

Learning objectives:

• The relationship between joint loading and occlusal contacts
• Harmonizing guidance for wear patients
• Managing the occlusion for patients who clench
• Altering vertical dimension
• Balancing condylar guidance and occlusal contacts
• Managing appliance therapy during the restorative phase
• Patients with multiple occlusions

Check out this sneak peek at this course:

Prerequisite: None

Credits: The Pankey Institute designates this activity for 22 continuing education credits.

Tuition: $2,399 for dentists; $1,199 for technicians

Lodging: $375 shared occupancy; $585 single occupancy
Lodging for this course has specific check-in and check-out parameters. Please contact our Student Services department before finalizing your travel.

Upcoming session: March 6-8, 2014
Session runs Thursday 8:00 a.m. through Saturday 2:00 p.m.