Assistant Professor Prosthodontics Indiana university school of dentistry, prosthodontics department Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Disclosure(s):
Toshiki Nagai, DDS, MSD, FACP,FRCDC: No financial relationships to disclose
This hands-on course guides you through the complete digital workflow for occlusal splint therapy—from intraoral scanning and CAD design through 3-D printing to clinical adjustment. Working in pairs with real intraoral conditions, you'll gain practical experience that sharpens your understanding of occlusion, excursive movements and appliance refinement in realistic clinical scenarios. Learn to leverage digital technologies that enhance clinical predictability, reduce chair time and streamline decision-making. Transform your TMD practice with precision tools that improve outcomes, elevate efficiency and position you as a digital-forward clinician.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the complete digital workflow for fabricating occlusal splints, including scanning, design, and 3-D printing.
Perform intraoral occlusal splint adjustment with consideration of functional and excursive movements.
Evaluate the advantages, limitations, and clinical indications of digital versus conventional splint fabrication methods.
