Occlusion: Basics & Beyond

Category: Restoration

Instructor(s): Jaz Gulati, Mahmoud Ibrahim

Course structure: Lessons: 5 modules: 156 lessons + PDFs | Duration: 33 hours 53 min

Course overview

OBAB (Occlusion: Basics & Beyond) simplifies the complex topic of occlusion into a practical, accessible course that you can immediately implement in your daily practice. This comprehensive, on-demand course provides all the essential knowledge you need, without breaking it into multiple modules or requiring specialized equipment.

Taught by Jaz Gulati and Mahmoud Ibrahim, OBAB delivers clear, real-world techniques that make occlusion easy to understand and apply in clinical practice. The course focuses on foundational knowledge using basic tools like articulating paper and a leaf gauge, making it perfect for any practice without the need for expensive gadgets.

Course Highlights:
-Practical, real-world occlusion training.
-Focus on foundational techniques that are easy to implement.
-No need for niche tools or expensive equipment.
-Comprehensive coverage of occlusion with a focus on daily clinical practice.

OBAB Bonuses:
-OBAB Starter Kit with essential tools like a Huffman Leaf Gauge and Hanel Shimstock Foil.
-OBAB Hardback Textbook packed with extra content and cases not found in the videos.

OBAB helps you say goodbye to confusion and dogma while equipping you with the confidence to apply occlusion principles effectively in your practice.

Curriculum

Module 1 – Occlusal Foundations

• You will understand the difference between Function and Parafunction, as well as Anatomy and Physiology explained to you in a way that actually makes sense and is CLINICALLY relevant!
• Lesson 1: Start Here - Welcome to OBAB!
• Lesson 2: Welcome to Module 1
• Lesson 3: Language of Occlusion
• Lesson 4: Occlusion vs Occluding
• Lesson 5: Anatomy and Physiology Part 1 (Muscles and Joints)
• Lesson 6: Anatomy and Physiology Part 2 (Teeth and CNS)
• Lesson 7: Biomechanics and Levers
• Lesson 8: Function vs Parafunction Part 1
• Lesson 9: Function vs Parafunction Part 2
• Lesson 10: Weakest Link Theory
• Lesson 11: Challenge 1 - Weakest Link in Practice
• Lesson 12: Physiological vs Pathological TSL
• Lesson 13: Envelope of Function
• Lesson 14: Envelope of Function Part 2
• Lesson 15: Bruxism, Occlusion and TMD
• Lesson 16: Guidance Systems and Interferences
• Lesson 17: Module Quiz - Test Yourself
• Lesson 18: Virgin Cracked Tooth and Occluding Disease - Scenario 1

Module 2 – History, Exam and Records

• You will learn how to do a basic and a comprehensive Occlusal exam (and know when and why to use each type of examination) – occlusal records will be demystified. We use 4K loupe-mounted camera video footage so you to see views that are even better than ‘over-the-shoulder’
• Lesson 1: Welcome to Module 2
• Lesson 2: CSI - The Mystery is in the History
• Lesson 3: Basic Occlusal Examination
• Lesson 4: Basic Occlusal Exam Clinical Walkthrough
• Lesson 5: BOE Form Walkthrough
• Lesson 6: Comprehensive Occlusal Examination
• Lesson 7: Challenge - Assess Muscle Size
• Lesson 8: Assessing TMJ Health Part 1
• Lesson 9: Assessing TMJ Health Part 2
• Lesson 10: Conformative Dentistry part 1 - Introduction
• Lesson 11: Conformative Dentistry Part 2 - Armamentarium
• Lesson 12: Challenge - Use Shim Stock
• Lesson 13: Conformative Dentistry Part 3 - Direct Non-Guiding Tooth
• Lesson 14: Conformative Dentistry Part 4 - Direct Guiding Tooth
• Lesson 15: Conformative Dentistry Part 5 - Indirect Non-Guiding Tooth
• Lesson 16: Conformative Dentistry Part 6 - Indirect Guiding Tooth
• Lesson 17: Conformative Dentistry Part 7 - Top Tips
• Lesson 18: Conformative Dentistry on Guiding Teeth - Bonus
• Lesson 19: Identify Wear Patterns - Introduction
• Lesson 20: Identifying Wear Patterns - Edge to Edge
• Lesson 21: Identifying Wear Patterns - Pathway Wear
• Lesson 22: Identifying Wear Patterns - Edge AND Pathway Wear
• Lesson 23: Identifying Wear Patterns - Crossover Wear
• Lesson 24: Identifying Wear Patterns Wrap Up
• Lesson 25: Fremitus and Occlusal Trauma
• Lesson 26: Challenge - Fremitus Checking
• Lesson 27: Finding and Recording CR Part 1
• Lesson 28: Finding and Recording CR Part 2
• Lesson 29: Finding and Recording CR Part 3 - Leaf Gauge
• Lesson 30: Using the Leaf Gauge
• Lesson 31: Finding and Recording CR Part 4 - Anterior Jig
• Lesson 32: Finding and Recording CR Part 5 - Wrap Up
• Lesson 33: Facebow Part 1
• Lesson 34: Facebow Part 2
• Lesson 35: Articulators Introduction
• Lesson 36: Articulators - Average Value
• Lesson 37: Articulators - Semi Adjustable
• Lesson 38: Is Condylar Guidance Important?
• Lesson 39: How to Set Condylar Guidance with a Protrusive Bite Record
• Lesson 40: Make the Most of Your Articulator
• Lesson 41: Articulators - Fully Adjustable and Negative Error
• Lesson 42: Biomechanics of Load Testing
• Lesson 43: Deprogramming Summary
• Lesson 44: CR Can be Confusing
• Lesson 45: 12 O Clock Photo
• Lesson 46: Reading Artic Paper Marks Part 1
• Lesson 47: Reading Artic Paper Marks Part 2
• Lesson 48: Reading Artic Paper Marks Part 3
• Lesson 49: A Very Shy Crown - Scenario 2
• Lesson 50: Finding Centric - Deprogramming Webinar

Module 3 – Risk Assessment and Planning

• Find out which patients are high risk and how to improve the magic word: ‘predictability’. This module features the ‘Force Mitigation Masterclass’ and ‘Play Your Bite Right – Conform or Reorganise?’
• Lesson 1: Welcome to Module 3
• Lesson 2: Conform or Reorganise
• Lesson 3: Play Your Bite Right!
• Lesson 4: Challenge - Reorganise or Conform
• Lesson 5: Ideal Occlusal Features - Fundamental Concepts
• Lesson 6: Ideal Occlusal Features Part 2 - Load and Resistance
• Lesson 7: 5 Occlusal Positions Part 1
• Lesson 8: 5 Occlusal Positions Part 2
• Lesson 9: Assessing the OVD
• Lesson 10: Force Management Masterclass Part 1
• Lesson 11: Force Management Masterclass Part 2
• Lesson 12: Force Management Masterclass Part 3
• Lesson 13: Last Tooth in the Arch Part 1
• Lesson 14: Last Tooth in the Arch Part 2
• Lesson 15: Last Tooth in the Arch Part 3
• Lesson 16: Finding CRCP and Measuring the CR-MIP Shift
• Lesson 17: Lengthening Teeth Part 1
• Lesson 18: Lengthening Teeth Part 2
• Lesson 19: Lengthening Teeth Part 3
• Lesson 20: Lengthening Teeth Part 4
• Lesson 21: NWSI Explained
• Lesson 22: Respect the Pathways
• Lesson 23: Identify Wear Patterns
• Lesson 24: Lost Occlusal Space Recovery (LTITA) - Scenario 3

Module 4 – Conforming and Protecting

• Yes, that’s correct, a WHOLE mini-course on how to conform PROPERLY – because most of our daily bread and butter Dentistry is working WITH the patient’s existing Occlusion. As well as Conforming, you will also learn the hidden secrets to ‘idealise’ the occlusion.
• Lesson 1: Welcome to Module 4
• Lesson 2: Importance of Conformative Dentistry
• Lesson 3: Conforming with Benefits Part 1
• Lesson 4: Conforming with Benefits Part 2
• Lesson 5: Challenge - Robin Hood Adjustment
• Lesson 6: Conforming with Direct Composite
• Lesson 7: Conforming in Dynamic Occlusion CGIT
• Lesson 8: Restorative Records for Advanced Conformative Dentistry
• Lesson 9: Advanced Restorative Dentistry and Treatment Planning
• Lesson 10: Converting Canine Guidance to Group Function
• Lesson 11: Landing Pad Occlusion Part 1
• Lesson 12: Landing Pad Occlusion Part 2
• Lesson 13: Landing Pad Occlusion Part 3
• Lesson 14: Landing Pad Occlusion Part 4
• Lesson 15: Lab Considerations in Conforming
• Lesson 16: Challenge - Occlusal Prescription
• Lesson 17: Canine Risers
• Lesson 18: Optimizing Articulators
• Lesson 19: Occlusion and Bridges Part 1
• Lesson 20: Occlusion and Bridges Part 2
• Lesson 21: Occlusion in Implants
• Lesson 22: Landing Pad Case
• Lesson 23: Challenge - Reduce Adjusting Time
• Lesson 24: Cheating without Facebow Part 1
• Lesson 25: Cheating without Facebow Part 2
• Lesson 26: A Very Shy Onlay - Scenario 4
• Lesson 27: Chipped Incisors - Checking the EoF
• Lesson 28: Canine Riser Case 2

Module 5 – Re-Organising and Beyond

• Most Occlusion courses focus on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of the worn dentition and raising OVD. If that’s all you want, we’ve got you covered. You will learn to carry out a comprehensive assessment all the way to fitting full-mouth cases, with every ‘dot’ and every ‘line’ shared. We have a wide variety of real-world rehabilitations with: composite, ceramic, bridges and partial dentures at increased vertical dimension.
• Lesson 1: Welcome to Module 5
• Lesson 2: What is the Re-Organised Approach
• Lesson 3: Reorganised or Disorganised - Where to Start
• Lesson 4: Deprogramming Masterclass
• Lesson 5: Treatment Planning Front to Back
• Lesson 6: Working It Out In Provisionals
• Lesson 7: Mutually Protected Occlusion
• Lesson 8: Challenge - Plan Your Growth
• Lesson 9: Canine Guidance or Group Function
• Lesson 10: MOSO Part 1
• Lesson 11: MOSO Part 2 - Framework
• Lesson 12: MOSO Part 3 - What Helps Us Achieve It
• Lesson 13: Dahl Technique
• Lesson 14: Adapted Centric Posture - What is it
• Lesson 15: Adapted Centric Posture and Risk Assessment
• Lesson 16: Post Orthodontic Occlusion
• Lesson 17: Broad Lines Part 1
• Lesson 18: Broad Lines Part 2
• Lesson 19: Broad Lines Part 3
• Lesson 20: Broad Lines Part 4
• Lesson 21: Broad Lines Part 5
• Lesson 22: Tx Planning and Sequencing FMR
• Lesson 23: Challenge - Plan Comprehensively
• Lesson 24: Occlusal Appliances for Protection
• Lesson 25: My Experience with T-Scan
• Lesson 26: Articulating Paper is Lying To Us
• Lesson 27: Full Case 1
• Lesson 28: Full Case 2
• Lesson 29: Full Case 3
• Lesson 30: Full Case 4
• Lesson 31: Full Case 5
• Lesson 32: Full Case 6
• Lesson 33: Full Case 7
• Lesson 34: Zoe's Full Ortho Restorative Case HB
• Lesson 35: Module 5 Zirconia FMR HB
• Lesson 36: An Unusual Rehab Case