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Occlusion

Muscle Exam Demonstration

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In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady demonstrates the clinical technique of a muscle exam. The muscle exam can be completed to assess occlusal risk or for patients with symptoms of TMD. Read More

Designing An Occlusion

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In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady describes the components of an optimized occlusion. There are three occlusal positions that comprise an optimized system, maximum intercuspal position, excursive movements and end to end positions. All three of those can be optimized to reduce force or redistribute forces by altering how the teeth touch. Whether you Read More

The Masticatory System: It’s Role in Occlusal Risk Analysis

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  In this hour long video Dr. Lee Ann Brady discusses in depth the components of the masticatory system (joints, muscles, occlusal contacts) that form the triad we examine to assess occlusal risk factors. This video is an adaptation of a primary lecture in "Mastering Functional Dentistry", the first Ultimate Occlusion program offered through Clinical Read More

The Why and How of FaceBow Records

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In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady discusses why we take facebow records and how to capture them on the SAM and KaVo systems. Have you ever heard facebow registrations aren't necessary. Facebows can be used functionally to capture the position of the maxillary occlusal plane relative to hinge axis, as well as it's orientation to all planes of space. A facebow Read More

Taking A Facebow: Denar Articulator

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In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady discusses taking a facebow for a Denar Articulator system. Have you ever heard facebow registrations aren't necessary. Facebows can be used functionally to capture the position of the maxillary occlusal plane relative to hinge axis, as well as it's orientation to all planes of space. A facebow registration adds a level of Read More