Event Description

Controlling Parafunctional Forces: How and Why to use NTI

So that Lord’s may assist you in continuously raising the level of dentistry you provide to your patients, we partner with universities, dental societies and study clubs to bring you one of the most comprehensive continuing education programs available.

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Biography

Larry Zenk has been with Keller Laboratories, Inc. since 1976. Larry has served as a consultant to visiting faculty at PAC-live (University of Pacific Esthetic Hands-On Dentistry) and the Hornbrook Group Esthetic and Occlusion Seminars. In 2002, working with Dr. James Boyd, he co-developed the rst indirect laboratory procedure for the NTI-tss appliance, a procedure used today by over 10,000 dentists worldwide. Calling upon his 32 years of laboratory experience, he frequently lectures to dentists around the nation on occlusal parafunction and its relationship to reconstructive and implant dentistry. Today, he serves as the Director of NTI-training, Continuing Education, and marketing for National Dentex Corporation and their 44 dental laboratories across the United States and Canada.

Ken Waldo, CDT has over 36 years of experience as Lord's Removable, Orthodontic, Splint, and Sleep Appliance Consultant. Ken recently completed the NTI-tss Plus training.

Course Description

This presentation will introduce and develop the rational for use of a uniquely designed anterior deprogramming device for diagnostic, therapeutic, and restorative uses in the general dental practice. These devices, approved by the FDA for the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches, also have a much broader application in a restorative and cosmetic dental practice.

In addition to understanding the design, fabrication, placement, and adjustment of these devices, participants will gain greater confidence in long term success for reconstructive and implant cases. Doctors will learn to use the device to locate a comfortable, restorative centric, to take a repeatable bite at that centric, and to control the par functional forces that may have contributed to the patient's condition and need for rehabilitation.

Course Objectives

• Choosing Anterior vs Full Coverage Splints
• Simple Adjustments for Parafunctional Control
• When to Use Choose an Upper or Lower Appliance
• Locating Restorative Centric Before Treatment
• Equilibration with Purpose
• Treatment Planning with Increased Confidence
• Extend the Lifetime of Dental Treatments

Cost: $25 Per Person

Evening programs: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages included

Morning program: Continental breakfast included

NOTE: If you or your staff have already registered and you would like to register another staff member, you cannot complete this additional registration online at this time. Please call 800.821.0859 to register desired staff members. Thank you. Limited seating, so sign up today!