Learning Objectives

• Design a stable, minimal stress occlusion (lines on the front, dots on the back).
• Recognize when to equilibrate your patient, and when other options should be considered.
• Identify how to schedule the equilibration appointment.
• Choose appropriate articulation paper to mark each type of occlusal interference.
• Assess when an occlusal splint should be considered prior to reshaping, repositioning or restoring.
• Evaluate how to efficiently equilibrate the natural dentition.
• Select, train and work with a dental assistant to efficiently adjust an occlusal splint and/or equilibrate the dentition.
• Verify when to use a full arch occlusal splint, and when to use an anterior deprogramming appliance.