Occlusion and implants

– Occlusion on implants: classical overview
– Risks of prosthetics on implants 
– Occlusion control in the prognosis of implant treatment 
– Loss of lateral support vs infra-occlusion
– Classification of occlusal functions:

- stabilizing
- centering
- guiding.

– Tasks of prosthetic occlusion 
– The effect of occlusion on the development of musculoskeletal dysfunctions 
– Occlusal interference vs simultaneous two-way contact
– What is visco-elasticity? 
– The value of the axial tilt of the implant and the ideal position of the implant 
– The reaction of bone tissue to the load
– Protocol of periodontal functional treatment.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists.

– Choice of reference position:

- Prosthetic restorations: maximal intercuspation (ICP) 
- Prosthetic reconstructions: centric relation (RCP).

– Mechanical risks of implantation: 4 types
– Technical complications of implantation
– General principles of occlusion on implants
– Bruxism as a risk factor for implants
– Occlusal morphology in implantology
– Biomechanical rules of implant placement and optimization of the implant inclination
– Principles of correction of occlusal contacts
– Determinants of occlusal success
– Classic guidelines on occlusal strategy
– Algorithm for choosing a guide: canine or group
– Stabilizing function in full mouth reconstruction
– Guiding function in full mouth reconstruction.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists.

– Principles of implant occlusion
– Occlusal force distribution
– Factors influencing implant load responses
– Biomechanical models
– Early marginal bone loss in the integration and healing phase
– The three basic components of dentition: posterior support, vertical dimension, excursive guidance
– Implant overload, fatigue microtrauma
– Peri-implantitis: biomechanical aspects and prospects
– Clinical paradigms and current concepts
– Restorative options
– Fully edentulous considerations
– Splinting teeth and implants
– Effect of bruxism on implant survival.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists.

– Diagnosis and treatment planning according the basic components of the dentition
– The value of implant inclination
– The risks of using cantilevers
– Partially edentulous restorations
– Single restorations
– The role of occlusion on TMD development
– Fully edentulous implant supported restorations
– Overdenture considerations
– Prosthetic driven, computer-assisted implant planning, guidance and restorations.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists.