080113060 OCCLUSION I ( 1 Crd.Hrs )

Pre-Requisites : 080112622, 080112822

This course is directed toward the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of various occlusal problems. The study of anatomy, function, and parafunction of the gnathosomatic system and relevance of occlusion in all phases of general dentistry. The course starts with an introduction to the pertinent anatomy. Other important topics include the basic arrangement of the teeth and the interrelation of the temporomandibular anatomy with anterior teeth to develop an ideal occlusion. The course continues with discussions concerning centric relation, mutually protected occlusion, applying knowledge of lever systems to occlusion, and understanding the basics of the importance of the Frankfort-Mandibular Plane angle.