As part of the course, students will be introduced to the issues of general gnathology, gnathological examinations, chewing forces and their transmission, jaw movements, and the diagnosis and treatment of basic disorders.
Poslední úprava: Bažantová Lenka, Ing. (07.07.2026)
Cíl předmětu - angličtina
After finishing of this subject, students are able to:
Consider static and dynamic occlusion state.
Examinate temporomandibular joint.
Work with facebow.
Choose correct type of articulator.
Indicate correct type of occlusal splint.
State basic treatment protocol for patient with compromised occlusion.
Poslední úprava: Bažantová Lenka, Ing. (07.07.2026)
Literatura - angličtina
Compulsory literature
Okeson J. P. Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion. 4th ed., Mosby Inc., 1998. ISBN 0-8151-6939-6
Dos Santos J. Occlusion: principles and treatment. Quintessence Publ. Co., 2007. ISBN 978-0-86715-473-3
Recommend literature
McNeill Ch. Science and Practice of Occlusion. Quintessence Publ. Co., Inc. 1997. ISBN 0-86715-304-0
Paesani D.A. Bruxism. Theory and Practice. Quintessence Publ. Co., Inc. 2010. ISBN 978-1-85097-191-7
Buman A., TMJ Disorders and Orofacial Pain. Thieme Verlag 2002. ISBN 3-13-127161-2
Wassell R. Applied Occlusion. Quintessence Publ. Co. Ltd. 2008. ISBN 13:9781850970989
Poslední úprava: Bažantová Lenka, Ing. (07.07.2026)
Kontroly studia předmětu a podmínky pro jejich úspěšné vykonání, způsob hodnocení - angličtina
Credit
At least 80 % of all points from credit test (max. 2 re-take credit tests).
Student must be present at all practical classes.
Examination
The student, who obtained the credit, can register to the examination.
In the case of repeating a study obligation, the student is required to complete the study obligation in its entirety.
Poslední úprava: Bažantová Lenka, Ing. (07.07.2026)
Sylabus - angličtina
Lectures
Matter of the subject gnathology. Occlusion (static, dynamic). Basic gnathological terms. (Vavrickova 3)
TMJ anatomy and movements. Chewing cycle. Occlusal forces applied on a tooth. (Vavrickova 3)
Principles of the mutually protected occlusion, unilaterally balanced occlusion, bilaterally balanced occlusion. Basic criteria of the optimally functional occlusion.(Vavrickova 3)
Determinants of the occlusal morphology. (Vavrickova 3)
Articulators. Face-bow. (Vavrickova 3)
Diagnosis and treatment protocol for patient with compromised occlusion. (Vavrickova 3)