Occlusion Confusion
Journal Title: Dental Research and Management - Year 2019, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Everyone agrees that a good understanding of occlusion is essential to ensure optimum dental health. Unfortunately, that seems to be the only point of consensus for this important, yet controversial subject. Occlusion is often described as troublesome, complex, and incoherent, but confusing seems to describe it best.
Authors and Affiliations
Gene McCoy
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