OCCLUSION IN DENTISTRY

About this Course

Course Description

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

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Diagnose, formulate and perform management of occlusal problems.
2 ) Design an occlusion for a simple to complex removable, fixed and implant prosthodontic case.
3 ) Integrate interdisciplinary approach in occlusal problems and collaborate as a team with other specialty in case management.
4 ) Appraise sound knowledge of the history, principles, current developments and techniques in occlusion at advanced level.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 1 hour per week.
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Intermediate
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 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

PROFESOR MADYA DR HAZLINA BINTI ABDUL GHANI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

PROFESOR MADYA DR SITI MARIAM BINTI AB GHANI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. TENGKU FAZRINA TENGKU MOHD ARIFF

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

PROFESOR MADYA DR LIM TONG WAH

Course Instructor

PROFESOR DR ROHANA BINTI AHMAD

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. ELEENA BINTI MOHD YUSOF

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

 Frequently Asked Questions

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