In restorative and prosthetic dentistry, the predictability of occlusal contacts is key to long-term success and patient comfort. Yet, many clinicians struggle with choosing the appropriate bite registration techniques and performing precise occlusal adjustments.

This lecture provides a clear, practical roadmap to help clinicians navigate the occlusal decision-making process—from diagnosis and bite record selection to occlusal refinement. Grounded in evidence-based principles and real-world cases, this session demystifies occlusion by presenting a step-by-step guide tailored to mainstream clinical scenarios.

Attendees will gain clarity on when and how to use different bite registration methods and how to approach occlusal equilibration with confidence. This lecture aims to simplify complexity, offering a structured approach that bridges the gap between theory and clinical execution.

Objectives:

1- Identify the bite registration method indicated in each clinical situation for predictable occlusion in the final restoration.

2. Recognize treatment planning challenges that should be properly addressed for predictable occlusion in the final restoration.

3. outline a clinical roadmap to guide occlusal adjustment techniques for common restorative cases, from single crowns to multiunit Fixed dental prosthesis.

4. Explore proper use of different articulating papers thicknesses and techniques.