Occlusal Compass Concept: Laboratory Protocols for Functional Rehabilitation

– Centric-static occlusal concept
– History and concept of the Natural Wax Technique (NAT)
– The fundamentals of the dental occlusal compass approach
– Dental occlusal compass concept approach, including:

- Color-coded segments
- Functional main directions.

– Utilization of the occlusal compass concept approach in:

- Protrusion (PT) movement
- Lateral excursion (LT) movement
- Mediotrusion (MT) movement
- Lateroprotusion (LPT) movement
- Medioprotrusion (MPT) movement
- Retrusive movement
- Immediate side shift (ISS).

– Application of the Natural Wax Technique (NAT) and functional wax-up
– Step-by-step protocols for the Natural Wax Technique (NAT).

– Defining the Natural Wax Technique (NAT) dynamic occlusion movement
– Functional areas and cusp-fossa relation in excrusive and incrusive movement
– Dynamic occlusion concept in posteriors: natural and functional wear process
– The condylar path way when working with the occlusal compass concept approach
– Analysis of tooth morphological anatomy. 

Recommended for: Functional dentists, Dental technicians.

– Tasks and relationships of anterior teeth in static and dynamic occlusion
– Relationship of anterior tooth morphology with function and aesthetics
– Function-related relations of the aesthetic and beauty phenomena
– Static and dynamic occlusion when restoring anterior teeth morphology
– Considerations for anterior tooth design in prosthodontic and restorative dentistry
– The significance of anterior teeth in occlusal stability and overall oral health
– Natural Wax Technique (NAT) for the rehabilitation of anterior teeth.

Recommended for: Functional dentists, Dental technicians.

– Step-by-step occlusal adjustments with different articulator settings
– Step-by-step facebow registration and bite transfer
– Finding, marking, and evaluating wear facets on the mounted dental cast
– Physiological freeway space on the balancing side
– Tips and tricks on working with the occlusal compass concept for full arch rehabilitation. 

Recommended for: Functional dentists, Dental technicians.