Occlusion a review and its relevance to implant dentistry

In this webinar, Graham Stokes will cover:

Understanding the importance of occlusion in implant restorative dentistry
Review the basic concepts of occlusion
Understanding the importance of a mutually protected occlusion.

Learning outcomes

To have understood the difference between canine guidance and group function and when you would use them
Learn when to reorganise the occlusion and when to conform to the occlusion
To have understood when to use an articulator
Learn how to record RCP
To learn the difference between a natural tooth and an implant in occlusion
Understand what occlusal guidance to use for implants
Learn the importance of reviewing the occlusion long term.

Speaker: Graham Stokes

Graham Stokes is a Worcestershire man born and bred. He grew up, went to school and now lives in Malvern. Graham is the clinical lead at LHDP Smilecare Implant and Referral centre in Bromsgrove. He takes referrals in implants and major dental reconstruction work. He is passionate about dentistry and education and is heavily involved in postgraduate dental education nationally and internationally. He is a non executive director of Medical Protection Society and a member of the Board of Dental Protection. Graham is chair of The MPS Foundation. He is also a special adviser and clinical lead for the dental charity Bridge2aid providing education and dental care to some of the poorest people in the world in Tanzania, Rwanda and Malawi.

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This continuing professional development (CPD) activity fully complies with the CPD requirements of the General Dental Council. FMC certifies this activity for one hours of enhanced CPD in the subject of Occlusion a review and its relevance to implant dentistry.

This CPD meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcome C.