Centric relation: all methods of registration and clinical application
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8 lessons (11h 3min)
8.5 CE Credits

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Centric relation is the key to successful dental treatment!
We've put together EVERYTHING every dentist needs to know about the centric relation in one course where you'll learn:
– All popular centric relation registration protocols: classical and digital
– Treatment planning taking into account the centric relation
– Centric relation in the work of an orthodontist and prosthodontist.
This course is required for all dentists involved in prosthetics, orthodontics and the treatment of tooth wear. After completing the training, you will be able to choose the optimal concept for CR registration!
Lesson 1.Centric relation: introduction
– Centric Relation: modern definition
– Centric Relation: evolution of terminology
– Centric Occlusion: definition
– Vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO): definition
– Rule of thirds
– Mutually Protected Occlusion
– TMJ examination: clinical and laboratory
– Habit bite
– Centric Relation: clinical recommendations
– Chewing studies.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.
Lesson 2.From the historical mechanic "centric relation" to a biological model
– The importance of CR in dentistry
– The modifications of the concept of centric relation (CR) over the years
– The problem and limitations of use CR for diagnosis and treatment
– Imaging and the jaw relationship
– Condyle position from a biological perspective
– TMJ pathology and its impact on occlusion
– Dental based vs orthopedic based occlusion.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.
Lesson 3.CR registration using hard wax
– The terminal hinge axis movement concept
– Stable centric relation: definition
– P.K. Thomas and Lauritzen manipulation and the P. Dawson maneuver: disadvantages
– Method of registration of the centric relation using wax plates
– Creation of an anterior occlusal stop: indications and methodology
– Reproducibility of the central ratio: Split cast technique.
Recommended for: Orthodontist, Gnathologist, Prosthetist, Dental Technician, General Dentist.
Lesson 4.CR registration using neuromuscular approach. How to achieve stable results
– Occlusion and malocclusion: definition
– Rationale behind the neuromuscular approach to occlusion
– The concept of habitual bite
– Physiologic vs accommodative trajectory
– Available equipments used to diagnose and treat cases via neuromuscular approach
– Patient examination algorithm in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry
– CR registration using neuromuscular approach
– 3 keys to work in the concept of neuromuscular dentistry
– The method of obtaining the registry
– Orthotic: types and advantages of application
– Goals of the phase II of treatment
– What final options are available and an example of approaching a worn dentition rehabilitation
– Framework to approach occlusal stability.
Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Restorers, General dentists.
Lesson 5.Dawson method of centric relation determination
– Centric Relation: definition and history
– Factors that affect Centric Relation records
– Central occlusion and maximal intercuspidation
– TMJ problems during orthodontic treatment
– Posselt diagram
– Occlusal diseases
– FACE Digital Mounting: principles
– Evaluation of Centric Relation term
– Centric Relation registration method: Dawson method and Lucia jig
– Preparation for orthodontic treatment
– Preparation for Centric Relation establishment: muscles deprogramming
– Mountings in Centric Relation
– Mistakes in Centric Relation determination.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.
Lesson 6.Digital methods of centric relation determination
– The reliability of radiological methods for determining central occlusion
– Digital bite from IOS
– The concept of Tx: vertical control
– Centric Relation in case aligner treatment
– Prescription for technicians
– Aligners — save distalization appliance to hight-angle patients
– TMJ disk lock
– Pros and cons of digital treatment planning in arc of closure
– Hybrid treatment with Stop&Go: protocol
– Axioprisa: advantages of the technique
– Digital mounting protocols
– Surgery cases simulation.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.
Lesson 7.Determining the CR using Lucia Jig
– Patient deprogramation
– Dawson Maneuver
– Placing the Lucia Jig: the technique, materials, typical mistakes
– Denar Wax or silicon bite registration: which method is better? Typical mistakes. Proper sequence of workflow
– Facebow
– Analogue models mounting in the articulator
– Models CR analysis.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.
Lesson 8.Interdisciplinary treatment planning in the concept of centric relation
– Surgical cases in orthodontic treatment:
- transverse analysis
- suture maturity
- expantion
- Silesia Expander by Dr. Kamil.
– Digital assistent in dental office
– Molar torque correction
– Torque selection based on CBCT
– Assessment of long-term results of treatment.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Dental technicians, General dentists.
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Received his doctorat in dentistry (DDS) in 1978 from the Faculty of Dentistry, Aix-Marseille University, France.
He was certified in Anthropology in 1979, in fixed prosthodontic and Occlusodontology in 1980.
He received his master (DSO) in 1983.
He became assistant in fixed prosthodontic department in 1985.
He received his Doctorat d`Universite – University thesis- in 1990 (PhD).
In 1993 he was associated professor, Chairman of the Occlusion and Dysfunction department of Faculty of Dentistry of Marseille. In this university, he manages a postgraduate education program in occlusion and TMD and a postgraduate education program in fixed prosthetic.
From 2007, he is Full Professor of University. He is Visiting professor of Donau University.
He was President of the French National College of Occlusodontology in 1995-96.
He is member of the European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders.
He was President of International Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Dentistry (iAAID).
He had published 6 books and more than 130 scientific papers about occlusion, TMD and prosthodontics.
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