Occlusion symposium

Question 1

what factors do we consider when we’re examining occlusion?

Answer 1

• is ICP stable?
• asses excursions: lateral excursion
• have they got canine guidance or group function?
• look for clinical signs:
  
  • wear facets (flat surface, shiny restoration, wearing into next layer of enamel)
• hypertrophy of the muscles
• enamel fractures/ cracks in the teeth

Question 2

what can be the benefit of canine guidance?

Answer 2

• protects posterior teeth from lateral forces

Question 3

what could be the consequences of anterior restoration if we dont consider contacts?

Answer 3

it could fracture off
cuspal fracture
pain

Question 4

for restorations, what occlusal considerations need to be taken into account?

Answer 4

• is there a contact/ guidance on tooth
• is there enough space to restore tooth
• have i been conformative

Question 5

what are the functions of articulators?

Answer 5