Understanding and Choosing an Occlusal Appliance
A Comprehensive Clinical Course by Dr. Frank Spear – DDS, MSD
Course Details
Frank Spear DDS, MSD
In this course, watch Dr. Frank Spear perform a step-by-step clinical exam of a patient’s jaw joints and muscles, then discuss the thought process to determine the appropriate occlusal appliance to deprogram muscles, stop joint pain, protect teeth from wear or fracture and other reasons. Discover a simplified appliance selection process that goes beyond mechanics. Compare the mechanical rationale of different appliances to the possible biologic rationale for why they may, or may not, be successful. Learn the indications, contraindications, benefits, and risks of eight different appliances with real-life case studies.
Learning objectives for this course:
Discuss the different types of occlusal appliances.
Identify the mechanical principles behind different types of occlusal appliances.
Differentiate the reasons for prescribing an occlusal appliance.
Explain the possible biologic reasons occlusal appliances may or may not be successful.
Understanding and Choosing an Occlusal Appliance
Lessons (9)
The Muscle Exam 17:19 CE Credit: 0
The Joint Exam 24:44 CE Credit: 0
Mechanical Principles 16:29 CE Credit: 0
Biologic Reasons for Success or Failure 13:15 CE Credit: 0
Anterior Bite Plane Appliance 21:09 CE Credit: 0
Full Arch Appliances 17:46 CE Credit: 0
MAD: Options and Risks 11:25 CE Credit: 0
Posterior Pivot Appliance 13:01 CE Credit: 0
Full-Coverage Soft Appliance 08:31 CE Credit: 2.25