NAT & occlusal compass (by Dieter Schulz) 21.11.24 - 22.11.24

The goal of any reconstruction is the functional and trouble-free restoration within the stomatognathic system. This includes first and foremost the restoration of the natural intended and given occlusal structures of the teeth. That means the anatomically and functionally correctly designed occlusal surface and tooth shape.
This inevitably requires a concept for waxing up and occlusion which follows the natural requirements and lower jaw movements. In the area of the posterior teeth, it must offer both the corresponding degree of freedom in dynamics and the necessary supports in the statics - for each occlusal surface, of each posterior tooth! The only concept that takes into account all these aspects is the: NAT (Natural Anatomy Teeth)

• Introducing the occlusal compass
• Step by step segmented and detailed waxing up of upper and lower first molar, according the occlusal compass (on round plates)
• Presentation, demonstration & explanation of all steps to course participants

Theoretical and practical parts alternate themselves.

Theoretical part includes:

• occlusal compass
• occlusal morphology (upper & lower first molar)
• contact points in static occlusion (upper & lower first molar, in class 1)
• functional aspects of contact points
• functional aspects of occlusal morphology (cusps/segments)

Practical part includes:

• segmented waxing up of the occlusal morphology with full details, upper & lower first molar
• detecting the contact points on the occlusal surface (ideal position /angle class 1)

Participants should bring to course:

• personal instruments for waxing up and carving
• headlupe or magnifying glasses
• brush for cleaning wax-up