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Occlusion for the Restorative Dentist (Chicago) |
Overview:
Join us in September at the Ritz-Carlton for the Chicago premier of “Occlusion for the Restorative Dentist”. Mark Piper and Jim McKee will present occlusion from both the restorative and the specialist perspective. This unique combination will discuss clinical cases that range from relatively easy to extremely challenging. The troubling reality is that there are many difficult occlusion cases in all our practices and the number of difficult cases is increasing. The increase in the amount of occlusal changes today combined with the increased need for restorative services mandates that both the restorative dentist and the specialist must be experts in occlusal diagnosis and treatment.
Instructors: Mark Piper DMD, MD & Jim McKee DDS
Location: The Ritz-Carlton
Chicago, Illinois
Call (312) 266-1000 and request the reservations department. Mention you are with Piper-McKee Occlusion Course for group rates.
Date: 9/9/2010 - 9/10/2010
Time: Thursday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Fees: $2,650 per doctor
$500 for each additional staff member (permitting space)
Attendance limited
This course will use a combination of lecture, discussion, computer modeling and case studies to discuss different occlusal treatment ranging from simple to complex. The key to implementing this information into a practice is to create systems which will allow for a logical approach during the new patient examination. These systems begin with a clear understanding of how a normal system functions in both the growing patient as well as the adult patient. After understanding how the system is designed, it is easier to recognize problems that occur in the system. Problem recognition is the goal of the examination process and once problems are recognized, appropriate diagnostic information can be gathered to develop a treatment plan for each patient.
Once problem recognition occurs for the dentist during the examination, the next step is to help the patient recognize the problem. Some will be obvious for the patient to understand while others may be more difficult. Many times patients have a difficult time understanding occlusal problems because dentists have a hard time explaining them. This course will emphasize different methods to communicate in a clear and concise manner to patients. Once the patient understands the problem, it is easier to explain why different diagnostic tools are needed and why different treatment options may be necessary.
Description:
Most dentists will say that occlusion is one of the more confusing areas of dentistry. Most of our training was based on assumptions that the teeth determined the occlusal relationship and seemed logical at the time. Therefore, there was an emphasis on how teeth should fit together in both vertical mandibular movements as well as horizontal mandibular movements. As a result, patients usually were equilibrated to change how the teeth contact or were referred for either orthodontic treatment to change the occlusal relationships or orthognathic surgery if there was a need for extensive changes. While all these options worked in some cases, all failed in other cases and occlusal treatment became questionable in terms of predictability.
The problems with occlusal treatment relate to how occlusion is perceived by dentists. As mentioned above, most dentists think about occlusion in terms of how the teeth fit together. A different approach which will lead to an increased level of predictability is to evaluate how the mandible and maxilla fit together. Using this approach, the three areas of contact between the mandible and the maxilla are the right TM joint, the left TM joint and the teeth. As dentists, our training is to look at the teeth and to assume the joints are healthy. While this would be convenient, today we know this is not a realistic assumption given our ability to visualize the TM joint through imaging. This course is designed to help both restorative dentists and specialists to understand the condition of the TM joint as well as when treatment can be completed with a predictable outcome.
What other doctors have to say about this course:
This is truly a one of a kind course that relates and teaches at the highest level how to diagnose and treat occlusal pathology based on diagnosis of the jaw joints. - Dr. Glenn Gittelson DDS
Very pratical, powerful information. - Dr. Kathy French DDS
There are so many patients in the population that can benefit from the knowledge presented here at PERC. I will work tirelessly to encourage more of my colleagues to attend Dr. Piper's courses. - Dr. Jim Tyree DDS, FAGD
This is a course that fills in the gaps between TMJ disfunction/disease and its appreance in the occlusion. Dr. McKee and Dr. Piper provide a comprehensive understanding of how to identify occlusal discrepancies and TMJ disease. They provide a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment.
- Dr. Chad Anderson DMD
Learning Objectives:
This course will address the following occlusal questions:
As a restorative dentist or a specialist…
What do I have to know about occlusion?
What do I have to know about TMJ?
Do I know if the TMJ is stable enough to begin treatment?
Overview of occlusal philosophies…
What are the different occlusal philosophies and how are they different?
What occlusal philosophy will offer the greatest amount of predictability as a restorative dentist? What instrumentation is needed and how is it used most effectively?
Understanding normal anatomy…
How does growth and development occur?
What is the anatomy of the TM joint?
What happens to the occlusion if there are changes in the TM joint?
The occlusal/TM joint examination…
What is the purpose of the TM joint exam?
How is the occlusal/TMJ joint examination sequenced?
How is the exam documented for comprehensive treatment planning?
Gathering appropriate diagnostic information…
When are study models necessary?
What digital photographs can be a screening tool for TM joint damage?
Is TM joint imaging needed?
TM joint imaging…
When is it appropriate to order a TM joint image?
What images should be ordered?
How is the imaging ordered?
MRI overview…
What is an MRI?
How is it taken and what is necessary in order to obtain a diagnostic image?
How do I tell my patient an MRI is necessary?
MRI clinical correlations…
What does an MRI show?
How does the information on the MRI relate to the information in the mouth?
How will the information on the MRI influence treatment?
Cone beam image (CBI) overview…
What is a CBI?
How is it taken and what is necessary in order to obtain a diagnostic image?
How do I tell my patient a CBI is necessary?
CBI clinical correlations…
What does a CBI show?
How does the information on the CBI relate to the information in the mouth?
How will the information on the CBI influence treatment?
Creating digital documentation…
What is best method to organize the digital data?
How can the information be shared easily with patients?
How can the information be shared easily with professionals?
TM joint classification…
What is the position and condition of the condyle?
What is the position and condition of the TM disk?
Is it likely the condition of the TM joint will change?
Occlusal appliance therapy…
When should occlusal appliance therapy be considered?
What are the clinical aspects of occlusal appliance therapy?
How do I explain occlusal appliance therapy to my patients so the procedure is accepted?
Equilibration…
When should equilibration be considered?
What are the clinical aspects of equilibration?
How do I explain equilibration to my patients so the procedure is accepted?
Treatment protocols for structurally intact joints…
What is the condition of the structurally intact joint?
How do I explain the treatment protocols to my patients?
What is the likelihood for a successful treatment outcome?
Treatment protocols for structurally altered joints…
What is the condition of the structurally altered joint?
How do I explain the treatment protocols to my patients?
What is the likelihood for a successful treatment outcome?
Case studies…
How are the easy cases treated?
How are the hard cases treated?
How do I develop confidence to know the difference between the easy cases and the hard cases?
The business model for the Restorative-TMD practice…
How does it work in the real world?
How do I develop a fee structure that will create a profitable practice?
What is the role of staff members?
This promises to be a great two days of dentistry that will make an immediate impact on your practice. The integration of both the clinical as well as the managerial concepts from both a restorative and specialist viewpoint makes this program a not to miss event. The course will be limited to allow for discussion and will be held at the Ritz-Carlton on Water Tower Place on the world famous Magnificent Mile in Chicago. The Ritz-Carlton is perhaps the finest hotel not only in Chicago but in the United States. The group rate makes this a special opportunity to enjoy Chicago during a beautiful time of year.
Prerequisite:
None.
Target Audience:
General Dentists
Prosthodontists
Implantologists
Dental Laboratory Technicians
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Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. (11/1/2009) to (10/31/2011)
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