Occlusion in Dentistry: A Simplified Concept for Predictable Treatment

Occlusion is often reduced to the tedious task of articulating paper marks, a daily routine for many dentists. However, when patients’ current bites hinder necessary treatment, a new occlusion must be built and transferred to the lab. The question remains: should the patient determine their maxillomandibular position, or should scientific principles be applied to find the physiologic maxillomandibular relationship?

This dilemma is resolved with the guidance of a simplified concept of occlusion, allowing dentists to perform predictable and successful treatment. This comprehensive book, co-authored by Michael Radu, Frank Spear, Daniel Radu, and Lee Culp, is divided into two parts:

Part 1: Guiding Principles and Simplified Model of Occlusion

Discover the fundamental principles of occlusion, demystified through explanatory analogies and practical applications. Understand why occlusion matters and how to apply its principles to your daily practice for the benefit of your patients.

Part 2: Specific Situations in Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Treatment

Explore real-world scenarios and learn how to diagnose, treatment plan, and treat patients’ cases with confidence. From clinical techniques and principles of interocclusal recordings to equilibration and communication with the laboratory, every aspect of occlusion is covered.

Chapter Overview

• Why Do We Need Occlusion?
• Practical Principles of Occlusion
• The Occlusion Formula
• There Are Only Two Bites
• Clinical Techniques and Principles of Interocclusal Recordings
• Techniques for Examination and Treatment Planning
• Techniques for Interocclusal Registration of an Existing Occlusion
• Techniques for Interocclusal Registration for a New Occlusion
• Techniques for Equilibration of the Occlusion
• Techniques for Recording the Envelope of Function
• Techniques for Communicating with the Laboratory
• Analog Versus Digital Techniques for Interocclusal Registration

With 210 illustrations and 186 pages of comprehensive content, this book is the perfect resource for dentists seeking to improve their understanding and application of occlusion principles.

Publisher: Quintessence Pub Co (March 29, 2024) Language: English ISBN-10: 164724126X ISBN-13: 978-1647241261