Beautiful Smiles with Functional Occlusal Harmony
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dental Education - Year 2017, Vol 10, Issue 3
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to highlight the importance of relationship of teeth with masticatory system. Masticatory system includes TMJ, muscles of mastication and teeth. Treatment plan is designed after evaluation of masticatory system; collecting detailed data of records and facebow mounted casts in centric relation. Success of occlusal treatment depends on anterior and canine guidances as they protect the posterior teeth. It is important to have absolute harmony between all the three components of masticatory system while doing any dental treatment.
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Kamala Kakumanu
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- DOI 10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.10317.5
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