Occlusion

The topic of this book is occlusion and its association with mandibular dysfunction, facial pain, articulators and new restorative materials. The principal remains, namely that of preserving or recreating functional occlusion of which patients and people in general, can be unaware. Included in the message is the advice to eat on both sides at once without the teeth touching and, particularly, to avoid the teeth touching when the mouth is empty Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages v-vi Acknowledgements , Pages vii-viii Foreword , Page xi Chapter 1 - Terms, influences and concepts , Pages 1-9 Chapter 2 - The muscles, joints and teeth , Pages 10-32 Chapter 3 - Neuromuscular function , Pages 33-46 Chapter 4 - Positions and movements , Pages 47-63 Chapter 5 - Occlusion and articulation , Pages 64-86 Chapter 6 - Functions of the masticatory system , Pages 87-97 Chapter 7 - Articulators , Pages 98-126 Chapter 8 - Disturbances and disorders , Pages 127-149 Chapter 9 - Analysis and diagnosis , Pages 150-168 Chapter 10 - Occlusion in fixed restorative procedures , Pages 169-198 Chapter 11 - Occlusion in complete and partial dentures , Pages 199-222 Chapter 12 - Occlusal adjustment of the natural teeth , Pages 223-234 Chapter 13 - The treatment of disturbances and disorders , Pages 235-256 Chapter 14 - Summary and an exhortation , Pages 257-259 Glossary , Pages 260-263 Appendix , Pages 264-268 Index , Pages 269-276 Occlusion focuses on rules that influence the achievement of perfect occlusion, particularly noting the design of the occlusal surfaces of dentures. The manuscript first offers information on the muscles, joints, and teeth, neuromuscular function, and positions and movements. Topics include mandibular joints and ligaments, roots and occlusal surfaces of the teeth, and muscles of mastication. The book then ponders on occlusion and articulation and functions of the masticatory system. The publication examines articulators and disturbances and disorders, as well as gnathological articulators, adjustable and plain-hinge articulators, and developmental and functional disturbances. The manuscript also takes a look at analysis and diagnosis and occlusion in fixed restorative procedures. Discussions focus on clinical analysis of occlusal function, articulator analysis, quadrant restorations and the unilateral bridge, and single restoration. The publication is a dependable source of data for dentists and readers interested in occlusion.