continuing education
feature
Abstract
by Dr. David Cook
This course presents a general overview of the
common full-arch dental appliances used for parafunction management and protection. The painless to
painful continuum of nighttime clenching and grinding is discussed. The use and effectiveness of hard or
soft materials, appliance design, and effective occlusal
and physical characteristics are presented. Appliances
fitted on the maxillary and mandibular arches are
identified and compared. Comparative fremitus
profiling is discussed for improving appliance effectiveness. Finally, a few cases are presented where the
anatomic appliance was indispensable in helping manage these patients’ unique circumstances.
Educational Objectives
This written self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE
credit by Farran Media. Participants will receive verification shortly after
Farran Media receives the
completed post-test. See
instructions on page 110.
At the end of this course, each participant will be
able to:
1. Understand the painless to painful continuum
that our patients move through relating to
nighttime parafunction.
2. Understand the occlusal characteristics of fullarch appliances used to manage parafunction.
3. Understand the physical characteristics for
effective full-arch parafunction management
appliances.
4. Know the names and characteristics and their
similarities and differences of the most common full-arch appliances used for parafunction
management.
5. Know which appliance designs encourage and
which designs preclude the use of comparative
fremitus profiling.
6. Understand that the polish of the appliance
and the polish (smoothness) of the teeth that
clench and rub against the appliance are
important for clinical success.
Farran Media is an ADA CERP Recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental
Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental
education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it
imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
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