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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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!

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

8. Small Group Seminar Documents
Part B: Completed from Occlusion Tutorial

9. Section C: Articulation and Cast Evaluation= 5 pts. max
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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

10. Articulate Your Own Casts!

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

12. 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