Computer Guided Occlusion

Computer Guided Occlusion is a comprehensive modular course on computerized occlusal analysis.

Friday - The T-Scan

Part I - Software Review
Part II - Lecture
Part III - Splint Adjustment

This program starts with a 2 hour Hands-On Review of the software, followed by a  lecture, where theory/principles/clinical cases are presented.  The day ends with adjusting on an Essix splint brought by each participant. 

Saturday - Clinical Demonstration

The Clinical demonstration is on a live patient, using the T-Scan and EMG to diagnose the case. gude treatment and determine completion, using the instruments to visualize goal posts for success.

Note, space is limited for the Saturday Clinical Sessions, so if you are interested,we urge you to register as soon as possible.

Contact us for further information, or to register for a course.

Part I - T-Scan Software Review & Hands-On Training - Friday 8 - 10 AM

This session will guide you through each of the features in the T-Scan® program, including function and clinical relevance. At the end of this session, each attendee will be able to utilize the program and better understand the data. We urge all attendees to bring your laptop with the program installed, and a T-Scan handle.  If you do not have the program, you should still bring a laptop computer.  A handle and trial version of the software will be provided.  This course is designed for a new user of the technology, or clinicians considering implementing the system into their practice. This session can also be used as refresher training or an introduction to record-taking by your Assistant or Hygienist.

Part II - Lecture - Friday

The lecture is a half-day comprehensive program. The material includes a review of the science, research data, and integration of computerized occlusal technology into modern occlusal thought, for both NM and CR practitioners. T-Scan data will be correlated with articulating paper marks and EMGs. Clinical cases will be reviewed to demonstrate time and relative force based analysis of tooth to tooth dynamics. Many clinical cases will be presented, demonstrating clinical applications for T-Scan use in creating balanced occlusion in cosmetic, pain management, prosthetic and implant cases.

T-Scan users will learn how to integrate computerized occlusal analysis into diagnosis and use during treatment.  This course contains material useful to both new and experienced users.


Part III - Splint Adjustment - Friday

Each participant will be mailed Essix splint material.  We will use these splints  in a 90 minute afternoon exercise, marking them with articulating paper and then using the  T-Scan to guide grinding on the splint in an exercise to achieve idealied occlusion.



Friday

4 hours lecture CE credit
3 hours participation CE credit

Tuition - $475
Staff - $135

Clinical Demonstration - Saturday

This session is the diagnosis and treatment of a patient, usually one of the doctors in the group. The concepts learned in the lecture will be demonstrated. The T-Scan and EMG will be used in diagnosis of the case. T-Scan data will be correlated with articulating paper marks and used to guide creation of a balanced occlusion.  The EMG is used to demonstrate the physiologic success.  The class is small and the format is loose, designed for open discussion and opportunities for learning from each other, as well as the case at hand.

T-Scan users will learn some tips for using the system with patients, sensitivity setting, data reliability assessment, and ways to use the system to learn the most about your patient. You will also learn how to use the T-Scan III to guide occlusal therapy to create a balanced and precise occlusal pattern.

Class size will be limited to 8 participants. Usually, 2 sessions are held.
8AM to 11 AM and 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. 

Saturday
Clinical Demonstration - 3 hours CE credit

Doctors only
Tuition - $525