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Extra-Coronal RestorationsOcclusal Control

Extra-Coronal Restorations: Occlusal Control [This chapter will emphasise the need to:Use occlusal terminology which is unambiguous to avoid misunderstandings with colleagues and techniciansExamine the occlusion and screen patients for previous or existing temporomandibular disorders (see Chap. 8)Look for evidence of occlusal overload and determine if the patient bruxes either during the day, at night or both. Consider fitting an occlusal splint to protect your new restorationsDistinguish between a conformative and a reorganised occlusion and confirm your choice with casts mounted on a semi-adjustable articulator. Plan occlusal and aesthetic changes and space creation using trial adjustments/diagnostic waxingEnsure your new restorations are in harmony with the patient’s masticatory systemAvoid overloading implant-retained restorations by establishing guidance on teeth where possible and ensuring a light intercuspal contact.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Extra-Coronal RestorationsOcclusal Control

Part of the BDJ Clinician’s Guides Book Series
Editors: Wassell, Robert; Nohl, Francis; Steele, Jimmy; Walls, Angus
Yule, Pamela; Steele, Jimmy; Wassell, Robert
Extra-Coronal Restorations — Aug 1, 2018
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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2019. This book has been previously published in 2002 by BDJ Books with the following title: A Clinical Guide to Crowns and Other Extra-coronal Restorations.
ISBN
978-3-319-79092-3
Pages
135 –146
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-79093-0_12
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Abstract

[This chapter will emphasise the need to:Use occlusal terminology which is unambiguous to avoid misunderstandings with colleagues and techniciansExamine the occlusion and screen patients for previous or existing temporomandibular disorders (see Chap. 8)Look for evidence of occlusal overload and determine if the patient bruxes either during the day, at night or both. Consider fitting an occlusal splint to protect your new restorationsDistinguish between a conformative and a reorganised occlusion and confirm your choice with casts mounted on a semi-adjustable articulator. Plan occlusal and aesthetic changes and space creation using trial adjustments/diagnostic waxingEnsure your new restorations are in harmony with the patient’s masticatory systemAvoid overloading implant-retained restorations by establishing guidance on teeth where possible and ensuring a light intercuspal contact.]

Published: Aug 1, 2018

Keywords: Semi-adjustable Articulator; Occlusal Overload; Bruxism Patients; Occlusal Splint; Temporomandibular Disorders

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