Diagnostic Occlusal Adjustment: Case Presentation for Dental Students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The concept of occlusal therapy as an aspect of overall patient care can be difficult for a dental student to grasp. A clear understanding of the position of the teeth, temporomandibular joints, and articulator components is necessary as the position of the teeth and condyles moves from centric relation to maximum intercuspation.

Methods

This slide-show presentation, self-assessment rubric, and instructor guide were created to enhance student understanding of occlusal concepts. Peter Dawson's occlusal concept of mutually protected occlusion is demonstrated as duplicated casts are adjusted to make centric relations and maximum intercuspation equal.

Results

This educational resource has been utilized for the past 2 years at our dental school as part of the

SUBMITTER: Biethman RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6464406 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature