Course Outline 

No single factor has as much influence on the long-term predictability of restorations as the occlusion. This is especially true with the increased use of all-ceramic restorations and implants. To increase the predictability of the restorative treatment and reduce the potential for ceramic fractures, special attention needs to be given to the occlusal design, especially in patients with a worn dentition. This presentation promises to provide practical information that can be taken back to the office and implemented, whether the restoration is a single tooth or an entire arch.

Learning Objectives

• Diagnosis / Etiology of tooth wear.
• Learn the occlusal requirements for patients with edge-to-edge, crossover, and pathway wear.
• How to test esthetics and occlusion with trial therapy.
• Learn how ‘Airway’ evaluation and treatment plays a role in managing patients with tooth wear.