OHI-S The occlusal Plane System – predictable approach when dealing with complex and functional cases in everyday practice

2 lessons (2h 22min)

More and more patients are showing up in the office, where not only aesthetic wishes needs to be met, but also functional problems play a significant role and needs to be solved. The lecture presents a new concept to analyze such cases, carried out jointly by dentist and dental technician, based on the patient request, the functional analysis and the treatment prognosis.

Attendees will learn a predictable way to solve such cases, also the importance of different growth patterns, Angle classes and their causes, the functional treatment by using the Plane system according to MDT Udo Plaster based on the Ala-Tragus line and the NHP (Natural Head Position) and finally the prosthetic restoration.

The OHI‑S The Occlusal Plane System – Predictable Approach in Complex and Functional Cases program is best for prosthodontists, restorative dentists, orthodontists, and general practitioners who want structured, training in occlusal plane analysis and management. It emphasizes evidence‑based protocols for restoring function, aesthetics, and stability in everyday practice, especially in complex rehabilitations.

Who Should Enroll
Prosthodontists rehabilitating patients with worn dentition, altered occlusal planes, or complex full‑mouth cases.
Restorative dentists & general practitioners managing crowns, bridges, veneers, and complex restorative cases where occlusal plane control is critical.
Orthodontists integrating occlusal plane considerations into treatment planning for skeletal and dental malocclusions.
Oral surgeons collaborating on orthognathic cases where occlusal plane orientation impacts surgical outcomes.
Residents & fellows in prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, or orthodontics seeking advanced occlusion training.
Dental technicians fabricating prostheses that must harmonize with functional occlusal planes.
What You’ll Learn
Occlusal plane fundamentals: principles of orientation and functional harmony.
Diagnostic protocols: clinical and radiographic methods to evaluate occlusal planes.
Treatment strategies: predictable approaches for restoring or correcting occlusal planes in complex cases.
Functional integration: ensuring occlusal stability, TMJ health, and long‑term restorative success.
Aesthetic considerations: aligning occlusal planes with facial and smile design.
Case‑based lessons: real examples of occlusal plane management in everyday practice.

+ Topics:

Lesson 1.The occlusal Plane System – predictable approach when dealing with complex and functional cases in everyday practice (part 1)

– Principles of aesthetic rehabilitation

– Minimally invasive dissection

– No prep veneers on existing crowns

– Failures in the manufacture of veneers

– Manufacture of a partial removable veneer

– The technique of increasing VDO without preparation

– Natural Head Position (NHP): PlaneFinder® protocol

– Quick control of the bite position using the Galetti articulator

– Position of the upper jaw using the plane registration and the PS1 articulator

– Transfer of the position of the upper jaw using the Zebris System

– Bite registration: positioner manufacturing

– Importance of asymmetries of the patient in relation to the movement of the teeth

– 3D design of the occlusal splints.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists.

Lesson 2.The occlusal Plane System – predictable approach when dealing with complex and functional cases in everyday practice (part 2)

– Zirkonzahn PS1 condylar movements

– Occlusal complex

– Patient education: ABC technique

– Black triangle managment

– Choosing technique: layered & pressed

– Foil technique

– Orthodontic pre-treatment

– Digital Smile Design

– Making a mock-up in the oral cavity

– Dental preparation protocols.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Functional dentists.