Splint Therapy: From Basic to Advanced. Gregor Slavicek's Practical Course in Warsaw

3-day comprehensive training covering both basic and advanced levels of splint therapy with Prof. Gregor Slavicek.

This practical course is ideal for:

– Experienced specialists in splint therapy seeking the latest knowledge and answers to complex questions
– Beginners looking for a solid foundation and an excellent introduction to splint therapy.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to:

– Select the most appropriate type of splint for various clinical scenarios
– Follow precise protocols for fabricating effective splints
– Determine suitable splint-wearing regimens tailored to each patient
– Monitor and manage patients undergoing splint therapy effectively.

In the practical part of the course, you will perform:

–  Wax modeling of the splint in the articulator
– Checking the splint in the articulator
– Replacing wax with acrylic resin
– Finishing and adjusting the final splint.

This training is valuable even for those not practicing within the Slavicek concept. 

You will gain access to universal splint therapy protocols applicable to all gnathologists and functional dentists, regardless of their approach.

By the end of the course, you will have a clear, structured, and practical methodology for successful splint therapy!

IMPORTANT NOTE: the “Standard”, “Comfort” and “VIP” participation options are also available for purchase.

Advantages of the “Hands-On” option:

– Participation in the scientific program

– Participation in the practical part
– Coffee break
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request
– Lunch 
– Priority seats in the venue
– Distinct reception counter
– VIP certificate
– VIP badge 

– access to Gregor Slavicek's webinar Concepts and terminology

– access to Gregor Slavicek's webinar Special rails

– access to Gregor Slavicek's webinar Distraction and compression - definition and therapeutic use

– access to Gregor Slavicek's webinar Evaluation of Severe TMJ Osseous Structural Changes on the Condylography

– access to Gregor Slavicek's webinar Mobility of the Lower Compartment of the TMJ.

PROGRAM

Theoretical part | November 11-12

– Main indications for splint therapy
– Common splint designs
– Scientific data on splint therapy: literature review
– Upper jaw vs. lower jaw splints — when and why?
– Managing patients with vertical growth patterns and increased lower facial height
– Fabrication of intraoral splints and considerations for vertical dimension of occlusion
– Protrusion, retrusion, and anterior guidance
– Intraoral insertion and balancing: clinical protocols
– Nightwear or daytime use?
– 24 hours? 24 hours with meal breaks?
– Monitoring patient adaptation and occlusal balance.

Practical part | November 13

– Clinical case analysis
– Splint planning
– Wax modeling of the splint in the articulator
– Verifying the splint in the articulator
– Replacing wax with acrylic resin
– Finishing, polishing and adjusting the final splint.