Basic and Advanced Occlusion Program ( 25 CREDIT HOURS )

Understanding Occlusion in Dentistry: Basic and Advanced Program

If you are looking to improve your knowledge and skills in occlusion in dentistry, you may want to consider taking the Basic and Advanced Occlusion Program. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the basics of occlusion and more advanced concepts, which will help you diagnose and treat occlusal problems in your patients effectively. The program includes 25 credit hours and features several videos presented by renowned experts in the field. In this article, we’ll provide an overview of the program and the videos included in it.

Introduction to Occlusion Basics and Functions

The first video, “Introduction to occlusion basics & functions” by Dr. Michael Iskander, provides a general introduction to occlusion and its functions. The video is 24 seconds long and sets the stage for the more detailed videos that follow.

Occlusion Definition – Planes and Curves

In the second video, “Occlusion Definition – Planes And Curves-2” (7:08), Dr. Iskander delves deeper into the definition of occlusion, explaining the different planes and curves involved in the occlusal system. He also covers the various anatomical components of the occlusal system.

Functional Muscles of Mastication

The third video, “Functional Muscles Of Mastication-4” (7:29), is presented by Dr. Iskander, who discusses the functional muscles involved in mastication and how they contribute to occlusion.

Basic Terminology of Occlusion

In the fourth video, “Basic Terminology Of Occlusion-5” (3:36), Dr. Iskander covers the basic terminology of occlusion, which is essential to understand the more advanced concepts.

Anterior and Lateral Guidance

In the fifth and sixth videos, “Anterior Guidance-6” (4:36) and “Lateral Guidance-7” (2:32), respectively, Dr. Iskander explains the anterior and lateral guidance in occlusion.

Border Movements in Sagittal Plane with Restorative Considerations

The seventh video, “Border Movements In Sagittal Plane With Restorative Considerations-8” (4:24), presented by Dr. Iskander, covers the border movements in the sagittal plane and how to consider them when restoring occlusion.

Occlusion of Natural Teeth

The second set of videos in the Basic and Advanced Occlusion Program is presented by Prof. Dr. Osama Baraka and covers the occlusion of natural teeth.

In the first video, “Course Outline And Introduction-1” (0:54), Prof. Dr. Baraka provides an overview of the topics he will cover in the series.

Occlusion Definitions

In the second video, “Occlusion Definitions-2” (4:18), Prof. Dr. Baraka discusses the definitions of occlusion, which includes the concepts of centric occlusal contacts and centric relation contacts.

Centric Occlusal Contacts

The third video, “Centric Occlusal Contacts–3” (8:41), covers the types of centric occlusal contacts.

Types of Centric Relation Contacts

In the fourth video, “Types Of Centric Relation Contacts-4” (6:43), Prof. Dr. Baraka explains the different types of centric relation contacts and their importance in occlusion.

Concepts of Occlusion in Centric Position (Static Occlusion)

In the fifth video, “Concepts Of Occlusion In Centric Position (Static Occlusion)-5” (11:53), Prof. Dr. Baraka discusses the concepts of occlusion in the centric position or static occlusion.

Course Curriculum download

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHlBXCvzcO53rtllmIEUFlXk5rq9eDdJ/view