Occlusal Architecture to Secure Orthodontic or Prosthodontic Treatments (OCTA Concept and splint therapy) - Dentistry eBooks

Course Overview

Presented by Jean-Daniel Orthlieb, the author of the OCTA (Occlusal Architecture) concept, this course teaches restoration of occlusal architecture directly from the source of the methodology. Rather than a general occlusion overview, it's built around Orthlieb's core insight: prosthetic failure is often occlusal in origin, and orthodontic relapse is often dysfunctional — meaning treatment prognosis improves specifically through optimizing occlusal function.

The curriculum works through finding and setting a reference plane, diagnosing and managing muscular-articular dysfunctions using splints, and determining therapeutic and reference position, including managing vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO). It covers restoring occlusion along the spheres of Spee and Wilson and recreating correct anterior guidance, along with dedicated coverage of splint therapy, TMD differential diagnosis (distinguishing it from trigeminal neuralgia and tension headache), and choosing treatment strategy — from non-invasive myogymnastic exercises through to invasive treatment and emergency situations.

Across 22 lessons and just over 12 hours of content, the course gives gnathologists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, and dental technicians a rigorous, simple, and reproducible framework for occlusal architecture directly from its originator.

What You'll Learn

• Finding and setting the reference plane in occlusal treatment
• Diagnosing and managing TMD with splint therapy
• Determining therapeutic position and managing vertical dimension of occlusion
• Restoring occlusion on the spheres of Spee and Wilson
• Choosing treatment strategy from non-invasive to invasive TMD management

Who Is This Course For?

• Gnathologists
• Prosthodontists
• Orthodontists
• Dental technicians

Course Details

• Instructor: Jean-Daniel Orthlieb (author of the OCTA concept)
• Course format: Digital video course
• Number of videos: 22
• Duration: 12 hours 13 minutes