This lecture delves into occlusal disease, now recognised as a greater concern than caries and periodontal disease. The session will explore the signs and symptoms of occlusal disease, the medico-legal implications of not addressing it, and the causes of bruxism. Treatment options will be discussed, ranging from minimally invasive composites to full-mouth reconstructions, including the use of Dahl appliances, tooth preparations, and different types of splints.

• By the end of the lecture you should understand:
• Occlusal disease: Scope in dentistry
• Causes of wear & treatment with splints, composites, crowns, onlays etc
• Types of Occlusal Splints
• When to use composite vs ceramic
• What a therapeutic occlusion is & how to achieve it
• Why retruded axis position is a possible for condyles
• Treatment planning between Conformative vs Reorganised approach