Publisher's Synopsis
A robust and accessible resource on occlusion for general dental practitioners
Practical Procedures in Dental Occlusion delivers a solid and reliable exploration of dental occlusion. The book offers practical and accessible information about evidence-based techniques applicable to everyday clinical situations encountered in general practice.
The authors provide a straightforward guide to the optimisation of restorative treatment outcomes, including occlusion in simple and advanced restorative care. The inclusion of questions at the end of the book, a glossary of useful terms and phrases in occlusion encourages self-assessment.
Readers will also find:
- Thorough introductions to common prosthodontic terms, neuromuscular philosophies, and the equipment and techniques used in occlusal examination
- Practical explorations of typical problems faced by practitioners when recording occlusal contacts using different articulating papers
- Overviews of "high crown" clinical scenarios, including the importance of opposing alginate impressions and cast mounting
- An insightful treatment of the clinical scenario of a fractured upper central incisor composite restoration
Perfect for undergraduate dental students and general dental practitioners, Practical Procedures in Dental Occlusion is a valuable resource for those seeking a systematic and logical treatment of the management of occlusal problems.
