Occlusion, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

Understand the problem before choosing the solution.

Confident restorative dentistry starts with an accurate diagnosis.

Develop a straightforward, practical approach to understanding occlusion, recognising wear patterns and identifying the factors that influence treatment success.

Learn to move beyond individual teeth and see the bigger clinical picture, allowing you to make better treatment decisions and avoid unnecessary complications.

By the end of the day, you will be able to:

• Carry out a structured occlusal examination.

• Recognise patterns of tooth wear and their possible causes.

• Identify important restorative risk factors.

• Develop logical treatment plans based on sound clinical principles.

• Explain your findings and recommendations with greater confidence.

The practical experience: Examine occlusion with a colleague, gather clinical records and develop your own structured treatment plan.