Briefing on Small Group Occlusion Seminar Dr. Pauline Hayes Garrett Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Operative Dentistry University of Maryland, Baltimore

Objectives 1. To explain occlusal terms and concepts demonstrated during Occlusion Block and Independent Tutorial. 2. To demonstrate explain mandibular movements and tracing diagrams. 3. To demonstrate clinical proficiency in articulating and making cast for treatment planning.

Monday, October 29, 2007 @ 8AM- 11:50 PM Bring: Articulated Casts on Hanau Semi-adjustable articulator made from Rubber molds made during Occlusion Laboratory session. Copy of completed Occlusion document. To be completed from Independent Occlusion Tutorial. To be used during seminar discussion.

Dental Occlusion Evaluation Sheet Excellent 5 points Superior 4 points Satisfactory 3 points Unsatisfactory 0 points 1. Casts and Articulation on Hanau Articulator Maximum 5 points Casts and mounting plaster extremely smooth and neat and teeth mounted accurately in maximum intercuspation. Condylar angulation accurately represented Slight imperfections in casts and mounting. .Condylar inclination accurately represented Some noticeable irregularities in mounting plaster, however casts accurately mounted and accurate condylar inclination made 2. Seminar participation Student participated fully and was able to demonstrate full knowledge on the subject/ question asked. Was able to instruct his group Student answered questions accurately with no errors Student answered questions accurately but with some errors Student did not participate

Cast evaluation After referring to the manual and before coming to seminar you may discuss criteria with faculty during lab for understanding of criteria. Do not request evaluation of your casts in advance of seminar. The cast base should be ~1/2” thick!

Small Group Seminar Documents: Part A: Determined from Articulated Casts from Laboratory Exercise

Small Group Seminar Documents Part B: Completed from Occlusion Tutorial

Section C: Articulation and Cast Evaluation= 5 pts. max Leave Blank This is for your faculty evaluator Please review the PPT in the Lab Manual Mounting Casts on the Articulator Step by Step Directions to Articulate your casts for presentation in the Small Group Seminar

Articulate Your Own Casts!

Section D: Occlusion Exercises Complete independently This section will represent your own work It will be discussed in the seminar

Section E: Participation= 5 pts. max You will be evaluated on your participation Ask questions Answer questions Discuss terminology Demonstrate how to solve problems concerning tooth movement Discuss Mandibular Movements Joint movement Muscle actions