Dawson Quick Tip: How to Find Centric Relation
In this Dawson Quick Tip Dr. Ian Buckle discusses a tip for achieving centric relation easier.
Category: Dental Occlusion
Answers on Anterior Guidance
We’re going to answer some questions regarding the webinar that I did the other night on anterior guidance, and we have some very good questions. What about group function? Is it only for dentures? The answer to this is that group function is routinely, very applicable to dentures, but not typically for natural teeth, with […]
Is Anterior Guidance a Myth?
In this free webinar
Dawson Quick Tip: Classification of TMJ Disorders
In this Dawson Quick Tip
What are the signs of Occlusal Disease?
In this video, we asked Dawson Faculty, “What are the signs of Occlusal Disease?” Here were their answers:
What is Occlusal Harmony?
Occlusal harmony is a concept that sometimes gets forgotten. Sometimes, students get so involved with the process of complete dentistry that they forget the reason why they’re doing this in the first place. So let’s talk about occlusal harmony.
What is Adapted Centric Posture?
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A Simplified Understanding of Anterior Guidance
The key to success in restoring anterior teeth is the precise location of the incisal edges; where those incisal edges are will determine many things regarding the anterior restoration (including long-term success). ItÛªs important to understand that there is no norm that works for every patient. In fact, the anterior guidance on each case will […]
What is the Definition of Centric Relation?
Centric Relation is defined as the most anterior superior position of the condyle disc assembly within the glenoid fossa. And one thing to remember about centric relation is it’s irrespective of where the teeth are. If the teeth weren’t present, the muscles of mastication would guide the condyle and pull that joint up into centric […]
Is Wear on Patients’ Teeth Normal?
I’d like to take a moment and talk with you about what we should be thinking when we see patients that have wear.
Utilizing Composite Resin for Stabilizing Occlusions
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Dental Webinar: Occlusal Principles for Esthetic & Everyday Dentistry
Our patients want beautiful smiles. They also expect a smile that will be comfortable, healthy and long-lasting. Understanding that esthetics is just one part of Complete Dentistry allow us to provide solutions that make our dentistry predictable, beautiful and long lasting whilst meeting our patients needs and desires. In his presentation, Dr. Ian Buckle will explain […]
