MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN OCCLUSION IN DENTISTRY

About this Module

What you will learn

This MOOC is recommended as a first step to learn dental occlusion. As the fundamental course in the occlusion series, you will learn the timeless message that simple to advanced dentistry must begin with a thorough understanding of dental occlusion and the functions of the stomatognathic system. Besides, a comprehensive understanding of how the TMJ, muscles, and dentition/ periodontium are designed to function in harmony with one another. There are 6 lessons in the course: 1. The stomatognathic system 2. Basic mandibular movements 3. Fundamental concept of occlusion 4. Articulator and facebow 5. Occlusion in removable, fixed and implant prosthodontics 6. Managing common occlusal problems

What skills you will gain

Not applicable

Total contents and assessments

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Module Details

CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : None days
EFFORT : 1 hour per week.
LEVEL : Intermediate
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Yes
CPD POINT : 0
PRICE : Free

Associated Course (s) :
No Course

 Syllabus

- The stomatognathic system
- Muscle of mastication: temporalis
- Muscle of mastication: lateral pterygoid
- Muscle of mastication: medial pterygoid
- Muscle of mastication: masseter

- Basic mandibular movements (Part 1)
- Basic mandibular movements (Part 2)
- Basic mandibular movements (Part 3)

- Fundamental concept of occlusion (Part 1)
- Fundamental concept of occlusion (Part 2)
- Fundamental concept of occlusion (Part 3)

- Articulator
- Facebow

- Occlusion in fixed and removable prosthodontics I
- Occlusion in fixed and removable prosthodontics II
- Occlusion in implant dentistry

- Occlusal problems
- Splint and equilibration

Our Instructor

Information: No instructor assigned in this course.