Sadao Sato occlusal concept
Sadao Sato occlusal concept
Course overview
The online school of Sadao Sato, a leading specialist on the concept of occlusal plane:
11 online lessons
3 training modules, from which you will learn:
protocols for the treatment of class 3 (with fully erupted third molars)
protocols for the treatment of open bite
protocols for the treatment of class 3 with vertical incisal disocclusion
protocols for the treatment of class 2 with vertical incisal disocclusion
detailed protocol for the treatment of mandibular lateral displacement (MLD)
protocol for the treatment of class 2 and TMJ dysfunction.
This course combines prosthodontics, orthodontics and functional dentistry.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Therapeutic position concept in orthodontic treatment
The history of gnatology: the therapeutic position of the mandible
The concepts of «reference position» and the centric relation
Determination of the central relation
Diagnosis of the reference position: the algorithm
Choice of treatment tactics: decision-making algorithm
The concept of the reference position
The positioning mechanism of mandible
Occlusal support: the value for mandible positioning
Elements of the cranio-mandibular system
Planning the position of the condyle depending on the pathology
Determining the therapeutic position
Problems of class 2: retrusion guidance
Principles of pathology treatment in class 2
Treatment of complex clinical cases: restoration of hearing
Causes of relapses and methods of prevention.
Lesson 2. Significance of occlusal plane control in orthodontic treatment
Types of occlusal plane: GOP, AOP, POP
Angle of Disocclusion (AOD): calculation of the value
Occlusal plane and mandibular adaptation
Skeletal class 3 development
Influencing factors to occlusal plane during treatment: рosterior discrepancy
Mechanics of class 3 treatment
Development of class 2 high angle malocclusion
Tasks, principles and sequence of class 2 treatment
Arch form analysis: active and passive centric
Retrusive guide
Treatment of an open bite with chronic rheumatoid arthritis of the TMJ: a clinical example.
Lesson 3. Early orthodontic treatment based on sequential occlusion concept
The concept of two-stage orthodontic treatment
The advantage of early class 2 treatment
The principle of adaptation and compensation:
Adaptation phases
Compensation mechanisms.
Changes in occlusion during development: the effect of third molars
The retrusive guide and the retrusive barrier: morphological features of the first molars
The influence of the retrusive guide on the class 2 development
The concept of early orthodontic class 3 treatment
Indications for extraction of temporary incisors
The use of bite turbos in growing patients in class 2 treatment
Vertical compensation of class 3
Double arch wire mechanics.
Lesson 4. Orthodontic treatment of high and low angle class 2 malocclusions based on CMS concept
Evolution of the human posture and facial skeleton
Principles of formation of malocclusion
The reasons for the formation of high angle class 2 and 3
The high and low angle class 3: the main differences and principles of treatment
Treatment mechanics of class 3: MEAW
Treatment concept for low angle class 3: increase vertical dimension of occlusion
Treatment mechanics of low angle class 2 malocclusion
Treatment of class 2 in combination with TMJ disease
Principles of treatment of high angle class 2.
Lesson 5. Open bite and Class 3. Etiological consideration and treatment approach
Vertical incisal disocclusion. Etiology
Vertical incisal disocclusion diagnosis
Changes in the occlusal plane during growth
Factors influencing the occlusal plane
Posterior discrepancy
Class 3. Etiology
Treatment protocol for Class 3 (with fully erupted third molars)
Open bite treatment protocol
Class 3 open bite treatment protocol
Class 2 open bite treatment protocol
Secondary open bite due to osteoarthritis
Secondary open bite treatment protocol
Class 3 and open bite treatment mechanics
Clinical cases.
Lesson 6. Class 2 malocclusion. Mandibular repositioning therapy
The relationship between the occlusal plane and malocclusion
Class 2: dentoalveolar and skeletal forms. Characteristic
The choice of class 2 method of treatment depending on the clinical case
Сlass 2 treatment planning
Traditional approach to class 2 treatment
Indications and contraindications for premolars extraction
Rules for the use of elastics
Mandibular repositioning in class 2 treatment
Retrusive guidance for class 2
Leveling: simple or strategic
Class 2 treatment with TMD
Clinical cases.
Lesson 7. Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD) Malocclusion
Characteristics of the Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD)
Diagnostics of the Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD)
X-ray examination
Cephalometric analysis
Relationship of occlusion pathology with the occurrence of TMD
Occlusal plane and Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD)
Treatment planning for Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD)
Biomechanics of orthodontic treatment of Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD)
Detailed protocol for the treatment of Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD)
Clinical cases.
Lesson 8. Low Angle Malocclusion
Cephalometric analysis
Malocclusion: causes and tactics
Growth and development of the skeleton: adaptation processes. Tilt angle control
Posterior discrepancy: the formation of vertical incisal disocclusion. Role of third molars
Vertical incisal disocclusion: treatment and prognosis
Options for class 3 malocclusion
Biological principles of pathology treatment: compensatory treatment
Occlusal cant correction: recommendations
Low angle class 3: characteristic features. Orthodontic Treatment Guide
Treatment of low angle сlass 3: approach and tactics
Adaptation and compensation: basic principles. Adaptation phases: types and mechanisms of compensation.
Lesson 9. Cranio-mandibular orthodontics. Concept and principles
The evolution of cranio-mandibular orthodontics: a shift in concepts and paradigms
Occlusion medicine: new field of healing art based on bruxism as a stress management function
Mandibular position: most important subject in Cranio-Mandibular Orthodontics
Occlusal Plane: VDO and POP as an essential element
Occlusion Concept: sequential guidance
Malocclusion and TMD
Centric Relation (CR)
Reference Position (RP): physiological and deranged
Mandibular positioning
Clinical cases: class 2
Clinical cases: open bite
Clinical cases: closed lock joint.
Lesson 10. Benefits of orthodontics in treatment of malocclusion with TMD
Malocclusion: etiology and basic aspects
Methods of treatment of malocclusion
Craniofacial biology: principles of condyle growth
The relationship between class 2 and TMJ dysfunction
Stages of human skull development
Occlusion treatment: a decision-making algorithm
What is TMD?
The origin of concomitant symptoms of TMD
The sequence for the development of internal derangement
The idea of centric relation
Internal derangement: stages of development
Cranio-mandibular system: principles of operation in normal and pathological conditions
Orthodontic approach to the treatment of TMD: advantages
Protocol for the treatment of pathology in class 2 and TMD
Principles for the treatment of TMD.
Lesson 11. Occlusion concept based on bruxism function of the masticatory organ
Stress management function of the masticatory organ
The mechanism of formation of bruxism
Bruxism and gastric ulcer: a study
The concepts of allostatic response and allostasis
The concept of stress management
BruxChecker: diagnosis of bruxism
Abfractions: causes of development
Canine guidance
Methods for monitoring bruxism activity
Muscle activity during sleep: a study
Occlusion design in bruxism: the concept of sequential occlusion
Change of the occlusal plane: a clinical example
Disbalance of the autonomic nervous system: the influence of bruxism and the position of the lower jaw.
