intro to occlusion

8/10/2019 Intro to Occlusion

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An Introduction toOcclusion

RESD 702/702L


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Course Goals

To understand the anatomic structures ofthe stomatognathic system

To understand mandibular movement

To understand the correlation of theanatomy of teeth with mandibularmovements

To understand how to use different dentalinstruments in the analysis of occlusionfor the diagnosis and treatment of patientsituations


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Required Reading

The Electronic Atlas of

Human Occlusion and the

TMJ

v1.0 2008 eHuman


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Occlusion

Occlude (latin)to shut up, close up or to

fit together tightly


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Occlusion

Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms - 1: the act or

process of closure or of being closed or shut off.

2: the static relationship between the incising or

masticating surfaces of the maxillary ormandibular teeth or tooth analogues

By definition, it is the study of the way the

maxillary and mandibular teeth are related to

each other.


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Occlusion

True definition is

more complex

Involves aextremely intricate

and complex

system of bones,

muscles, nerves,

and teeth, working

together

harmoniously


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Elements of Occlusion

Mastication and

Swallowing

Respiration andSpeech

Esthetics,

Attractiveness,Pleasure and

Health


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Mastication and

SwallowingConsists of acoordination of many

anatomical structures

that enables us to

chew and swallowproperly.

They are the most

basic of all human

functions, yet they

are also perhaps the

most complex as

well.


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Mastication and

SwallowingThey are the mostbasic of all human

functions, yet they

are also perhaps themost complex as

well.


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Respiration and Speech

Phonetics are

dependant on the

exhalation of airand the way the

oral structures

shape the air as it

escapes back intothe atmosphere.


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Esthetics, Attractiveness,

Pleasure and Health


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Occlusion

The activities of the stomatognathic

system in function and parafunction

Successful restorations depend upon themaintenance of occlusal harmony


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Clinical Applications

We must be able to identify what can cause

problems in occlusion

All dental restorations must function

harmoniously with the rest of the stomatognathicsystem

Having a thorough understanding of Occlusion

is essential in the diagnosis and treatment ofyour future patients


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GRADING POLICY

LECTURE

Quizzes- 20%

Midterm40%

Final Exam- 40%

LABORATORY

Partner Casts5%

Dr Berrys Casts 5%

Projects10%

2 Wax Quizzes10%

Midterm30%

Final Exam40%


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GRADE DISTRIBUTION

A 93-100% D+ 70-72%

A- 90-92% D 70%

B+ 88-89% F Below 70%

B 83-87%

B- 80-82%

C+ 78-79%

C 75-77%

C- 73-74%


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TESTING POLICIES

Each student will take his/her written tests relying solely

on mental recall. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ACADEMIC

DISHONESTY

Rescheduling of exams must be done through the

Student Affairs Office.

Quizzes will be handed out at the beginning of class. If

you are late you will not be able to take the quiz.

During laboratory tests, the student may refer to castsand other instructional material, but may not give or

receive counsel of other students/instructors.


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Contact Information

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Office #1172

Office Hours: Thursdays 8am-12pm and 1-5pm

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