We All Have TWO Bites with Bobby Supple - PDP252

Do your patients really have two bites? Does their bite change when they lie down? When they sleep? And how can you explain centric relation, posture, and deprogramming in a way that patients actually understand? Dr. Bobby Supple (https://digitalocclusion.com/introduction/meet-dr-supple) joins Jaz for a powerful episode unpacking one of the most misunderstood topics in occlusion: the daytime chewing bite versus the nighttime airway bite. After spending days with Bobby in his New Mexico clinic, Jaz saw firsthand how simply and elegantly Bobby communicates concepts that usually leave patients — and dentists — confused. Together, they explore why bite discrepancies exist, what happens when the condyles fully seat, and how aligning Bite One and Bite Two over time can transform patient comfort and restorative outcomes. Protrusive Dental Pearl When assessing abfractions, always check the patient’s bite in two positions: seated upright and lying back. Posture subtly shifts the condylar position and can change how forces load the tooth. Want more gems like this? AskJaz — your on-demand dental brain, will be soon baked right into the Protrusive App. 🗓️ AES Annual Meeting 2026 – “The Evolution of the Oral Physician” 📍 February 18–19, 2026 · Chicago, Illinois https://aes-tmj.org/2026-annual-meeting?_rvid=019b4b71-516c-756f-aba5-db18dbc1576a Key Takeaways: - Every patient has two bites — their upright chewing bite and their horizontal airway bite. - Posture changes the condylar position more than we realise. - Clear communication can make complex occlusion concepts instantly understandable. - Aligning Bite One and Bite Two over time leads to healthier joints and more predictable dentistry. Highlights of this episode: 03:36  Pearl - Assessing Abfractions 06:47 Dr. Bobby Supple's Journey to Dentistry 10:46 Confusion Around Centric Relation 13:22 Exploring T-Scan Technology 21:40 The Evolution of Digital Occlusion 27:05 Effect of Sitting vs. Reclined Position 32:03 Airway and Skeletal Asymmetry 37:19 Bite Philosophy and Treatment 42:10 Orthotics and Long-term Care 52:13 Preventive Dental Care 58:18 Ask Jaz AI (Beta Launch) Papers & Literature: Dr. Bobby’s Top Picks Evolving digital patterns - https://protrusive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Evolving-digital-patterns-1.pdf Introduction to force scanning - https://protrusive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Introduction-to-force-scanning.pdf 5 ways to use T-Scan - https://protrusive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5-ways-to-use-T-Scan.pdf Digital Occlusion--From paper marks to digital force mapping - https://protrusive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Digital-Occlusion-From-paper-marks-to-digital-force-mapping.pdf Discover Dr. Robert Kerstein’s guide to Measured Digital Occlusion (https://www.drrobertkerstein.com/book/) and T-Scan technology. Dive deeper into occlusion with Dr. Bobby Supple on Occlusion Wars II: Beyond Teeth – PDP101 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zfLK0qszdA8) #PDPMainEpisodes #OcclusionTMDandSplints #BestofProtrusive This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance(https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate). ----------------------------------- Apply for FREE access to the Nicest and Geekiest Dental Community in the World 🌍 https://protrusive.app - it’s absolutely Free We also have paid plans so you can Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: https://protrusive.app 🔊 Subscribe on Apple: https://protrusive.co.uk/apple 🔊 Subscribe on Spotify: https://protrusive.co.uk/spotify 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protrusivedental/ Online Courses: 😬 Learn Occlusion Online: https://occlusion.online/ 📚 Learn TMD and Occlusal Appliances: https://www.splintcourse.com 🦷 Gain Confidence with Resin Bonded Bridges: https://rbbmasterclass.com 🎒 Learn Vertipreps, Rubber Dam and More: https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate Life by KV /kvmusicprod Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/kv/life Music promoted by Audio Library Life – KV (No Copyright Music)