Topics covered in this course include joints, muscles and TMD diagnosis, definitive occulsal therapy, anterior guidance and posterior determinants. After listening to parts 1 and 2 of this course, participants should be able to:

Define the anatomy and physiology of the temporomandibular joints and muscles of mastication.

Diagnose temporomandibular and occluso-muscle disorders.

Apply principles and techniques for designing and creating a stable functional occlusion for patients based on diagnosis, and testing the proposed treatment on accurately mounted models.

Define the Hanau Quint.

Identify the concepts of anterior guidance and the role it plays in assuring restorative success.

Examine the connection between functional parameters and smile design considerations through creating naturally beautiful smiles.

Connect the role of the articulator in mimicking the patient's natural function to allow for predictable diagnosis and restorative execution.