As it has been stated by Dr. Harold M. Shavell, “Occlusion and morphology are the common denominators of all dentistry.”1 A single tooth or restoration can profoundly affect a patient’s function and comfort if it is not properly integrated into the patient’s natural occlusal function. It is unfortunate that “modern” dentistry has such a “conformative” approach … Read more
Dawson has 5 requirements for occlusal stability. The first is that there are stable contacts on all teeth of equal intensity in centric relation. So what is centric relation. It is relationship of the mandible to the maxilla when the properly aligned condyle-disc assemblies are in the most anterior-superior-medial position in the glenoid fossa. This … Read more
I know very little about occlusion, in fact, it serves my purposes to reduce the occlusion completely for accuracy in reference points. Came across this while on a trend/topic/blog scavenger hunt…..for comment. It was the blog on neuromuscular orthotics that caught my attention….can you have fallen arches in the mouth? Las Vegas Esthetics – why … Read more
Take a gander at this ‘un….. Adaptability of mastication in people with implant-supported bridges Grigoriadis A, Johansson RS, Trulsson M. Adaptability of mastication in people with implant-supported bridges. J Clin Periodontol 2011; 38: 395-404. Abstract Objectives: We aimed to determine whether people with implant-supported bridges in both jaws, thus lacking periodontal receptors, adjust jaw muscle activity to … Read more
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From RDH and Dentistry IQ by Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, FAADH As defined by Wilkins, orthodontics is the area of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis, supervision, guidance, and treatment of the growing and mature dentofacial structures – including conditions that require movement of the teeth – and the treatment of malrelationships and malformations … Read more
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