What to expect
The integration of digital technology into occlusal assessment is transforming how we diagnose, treat, and communicate with patients. This engaging and clinically focused session explores how digital occlusion tools—such as intraoral scanners, virtual articulators, and digital bite analysis—are reshaping restorative workflows. But beyond accuracy and precision, are patients truly satisfied with the outcomes? Through real case examples and practical insights, we will examine both the technical and patient-centred aspects of digital occlusal management. Whether you’re dealing with wear, occlusal instability, or post-restorative evaluation, this session will challenge you to think critically about what matters most: objective data or patient perception?
The session will focus on:
- Exploring the role of digital occlusion technologies in modern restorative practice
- Assessing the impact of digital occlusion tools on clinical decision-making and patient outcomes
- Evaluating the balance between objective occlusal metrics and subjective patient satisfaction.
Timings
18:00 Registration and exhibition
18:30 Buffet and networking
19:15 Lecture - Riaz Yar
21:00 End
Learning objectives
- Describe how digital technologies can be used to assess and visualise occlusal contacts and function
- Critically evaluate the clinical relevance of occlusal data in restorative workflows
- Interpret digital occlusal analysis alongside patient-reported outcomes and comfort
- Apply digital workflows to diagnose, monitor, and refine occlusal schemes in complex cases
- Communicate occlusal findings effectively to patients to support informed consent and satisfaction.
Development outcome
C
