Gnathology has reached its pinnacle with the concepts of Professor Rudolf Slavicek. He has taken the teachings of P. K. Thomas and Charles Stuart and developed them into his present day philosophies. This course will be the only opportunity to experience the teachings directly from Professor Slavicek here in the U.S.

Course Outline:
Introduction
    • Evolution and Phylogenesis to Homo Sapiens
    • Ontogenesis - The individual way in growth and development
    • The Masticatory Organ - ACybernetic System

History of Concepts
    • Occlusal concepts in the history of dentistry in Europe and the United States
    • Traditional gnathology versus modern gnathology

Structures of the Masticatory Organ
    • Temporo - Manibular - Joint (TMJ) or Cranio - Mandibular - System (CMS)
    • Neuro - Muscular - System (NMS)
    • Occlusion and Articulation

Functions of the Masticatory Organ
    • Mastication
    • Speech (Respiration)
    • Posture
    • Esthetic
    • Parafunction

Procedures of Diagnostics
    • The importance of medical and dental history, current status, and chief complain
    • Clinical examination
    • Instrumental analysis
    • Clinical analysis with the aid of electronic condylography

Lateral and Frontal Cephalometrics
    • Skeletal diagnosis
    • Compensation mechanisms
    • Vertical evaluation
    • Dental evaluation
    • Occlusal plane in diagnosis and treatment
    • Functional evaluation
    • Asymmetries

Additional Diagnostics
    • Imaging techniques
    • Medical consultations
    • Ancillary medical therapy
    • Alternative Medicine

Treatment of Temporo - Mandibular - Disorders (TMD)

Bruxing and Clenching - Function or Parafunction?

The Team Approach in Therapy
    • Restorative
    • Periodontal
    • Orthodontic
    • Implantology
    • Maxillo-facial surgery
    •The dental technician
    • Additional Members of the team

Case Presentations

The course is addressed to dentists of all disciplines, and dental technicians.

Included with each course:

• Full days of Education
• Stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Foster City
• All course materials, equipment, and instruments
• All transportation to and from the San Francisco (SFO) airport and the Crowne Plaza Hotel, and from Crowne Plaza Hotel and IDEA each day
• Melas prepared by IDEA's in-house Chef served in our private dining room
• Personal interaction with the lecturer
• Maximum of 16 participants per course!
• Discuss cases, techniques, and issues relevant to your practice
• All Honorariums are paid by IDEA. Just "Pure" Teaching

Price:

• Pay in Full - US$ 5,950.00
• Pay Deposit - US$ 750.00
• Pay in Full w/ No Hotel - US$ 5,450.00
• Pay Deposit w/ No Hotel - US$ 750.00

For 2009