Centric relation: all methods of registration and clinical application

– Centric Relation: modern definition
– Centric Relation: evolution of terminology
– Centric Occlusion: definition
– Vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO): definition
– Rule of thirds
– Mutually Protected Occlusion
– TMJ examination: clinical and laboratory
– Habit bite
– Centric Relation: clinical recommendations
– Chewing studies.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.

– The importance of CR in dentistry
– The modifications of the concept of centric relation (CR) over the years
– The problem and limitations of use CR for diagnosis and treatment
– Imaging and the jaw relationship
– Condyle position from a biological perspective
– TMJ pathology and its impact on occlusion
– Dental based vs orthopedic based occlusion.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.

– The terminal hinge axis movement concept

– Stable centric relation: definition

– P.K. Thomas and Lauritzen manipulation and the P. Dawson maneuver: disadvantages

– Method of registration of the centric relation using wax plates

– Creation of an anterior occlusal stop: indications and methodology

– Reproducibility of the central ratio: Split cast technique.

Recommended for: Orthodontist, Gnathologist, Prosthetist, Dental Technician, General Dentist.

– Occlusion and malocclusion: definition
– Rationale behind the neuromuscular approach to occlusion
– The concept of habitual bite
– Physiologic vs accommodative trajectory
– Available equipments used to diagnose and treat cases via neuromuscular approach
– Patient examination algorithm in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry
– CR registration using neuromuscular approach
– 3 keys to work in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry
– The method of obtaining the registry
– Orthotic: types and advantages of application
– Goals of the phase II of treatment
– What final options are available and an example of approaching a worn dentition rehabilitation
– Framework to approach occlusal stability.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.

– Centric Relation: definition and history
– Factors that affect Centric Relation records
– Central occlusion and maximal intercuspidation
– TMJ problems during orthodontic treatment
– Posselt diagram
– Occlusal diseases
– FACE Digital Mounting: principles
– Evaluation of Centric Relation term
– Centric Relation registration method: Dawson method and Lucia jig
– Preparation for orthodontic treatment
– Preparation for Centric Relation establishment: muscles deprogramming
– Mountings in Centric Relation
– Mistakes in Centric Relation determination.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.

– The reliability of radiological methods for determining central occlusion
– Digital bite from IOS
– The concept of Tx: vertical control
– Centric Relation in case aligner treatment
– Prescription for technicians
– Aligners — save distalization appliance to hight-angle patients
– TMJ disk lock
– Pros and cons of digital treatment planning in arc of closure
– Hybrid treatment with Stop&Go: protocol
– Axioprisa: advantages of the technique
– Digital mounting protocols
– Surgery cases simulation.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.

– Patient deprogramation
– Dawson Maneuver
– Placing the Lucia Jig: the technique, materials, typical mistakes
– Denar Wax or silicon bite registration: which method is better? Typical mistakes. Proper sequence of workflow
– Facebow
– Analogue models mounting in the articulator
– Models CR analysis.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.

– Surgical cases in orthodontic treatment: 

- transverse analysis
- suture maturity
- expantion
- Silesia Expander by Dr. Kamil.

– Digital assistent in dental office
– Molar torque correction
– Torque selection based on CBCT
– Assessment of long-term results of treatment.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.