OHI-S Online Course
OCTA Concept ā Occlusal Architecture for Adult Orthodontic & Prosthodontic Treatments
Achieve predictable, stable, and long-lasting results in adult dental treatments with the OCTA Concept, a structured approach to occlusal architecture designed to support both orthodontic and prosthodontic success.
This advanced course provides a clear clinical framework for functional occlusion, helping you design treatments that remain stable over time while improving patient comfort and outcomes.
š¦ Product Details
- Format: 2 Video Lectures + 2 Audio Files + 2 Subtitle Files (.VTT)
- Total Duration: ~3 Hours 5 Minutes
- File Size: 1.56 GB
- Lessons: 2 Modules
- Level: Advanced
- Access: Downloadable
š¬ Course Overview
This course introduces the OCTA Concept (Occlusal Architecture)āa modern system for planning occlusion in adult patients.
You will learn how to:
- Build stable occlusion for orthodontic and prosthetic treatments
- Design functional relationships between teeth
- Control occlusal forces for long-term success
- Apply occlusal principles in full-mouth rehabilitation
š Key Features
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Structured OCTA System (8 Criteria)
A step-by-step framework for predictable occlusal planning -
Functional Occlusion Focus
Ensures long-term stability, comfort, and retention -
Interdisciplinary Approach
Integrates orthodontics, prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry -
Clinical & Case-Based Learning
Real-world applications for better decision-making
š What You Will Learn
- Principles of occlusal architecture in adult patients
- Establishing reference planes and jaw positions
- Managing vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO)
- Designing anterior tooth position and inclination
- Controlling curves of Spee and Wilson
- Selecting appropriate guidance concepts
- Applying occlusion in crowns, bridges, and full-mouth cases
- Achieving long-term functional and structural stability
š Topics Covered
Lesson 1 ā Occlusal Architectonics (Part 1)
- OCTA concept: 8 criteria
- Zero occlusion: clinical considerations
- Occlusion registration and analysis
- Worn dentition management
- Reference planes and positions
- Therapeutic positioning and VDO
- Mandibular anterior positioning
Lesson 2 ā Occlusal Architectonics (Part 2)
- Maxillary anterior positioning
- Curve of Spee & occlusal plane design
- Cusp inclination and guidance
- Curve of Wilson and functional balance
- Wax-up transfer to provisional restorations
- Condylography analysis
- Stability in adult orthodontic & prosthodontic treatments
šØāāļø Who This Is For
- Orthodontists
- Prosthodontists
- Restorative & general dentists
- Dental technicians
- Periodontists
- Advanced dental trainees
š Why Choose This Course
- Learn a high-level occlusal system rarely taught in depth
- Improve long-term treatment stability
- Reduce failures caused by occlusal imbalance
- Enhance outcomes in complex adult cases
- Apply a clear, repeatable clinical workflow
