3 Basic Requirements for Occlusal Therapy
So I want to take just a second and talk about the three basic requirements of occlusal therapy. And if we think about this, good occlusal therapy is going to […]
How to stabilize the joints
If we have a symptomatic TMD patient and are trying to figure out, can we make this patient better or comfortable? How can we stabilize the joints?
Why you never need to guess about position or contour of front teeth
Form follows function. We’ve all heard the old adage everywhere, in all facets of life. And when it comes to anterior teeth we have to think of it as if […]
Centric Relation – Fact vs. Fiction
When we think about centric relation, there are a lot of facts and there’s some fiction that we have to understand about this position. Probably the most fictitious thing that […]
What can it mean when anterior wear is greater than posterior?
Have you ever had a patient in your chair, you’re doing a complete exam, you’re evaluating the wear, and you notice that the wear on their anterior teeth is more […]
Why dentists misunderstand centric relation
The misconceptions about verifying and and using centric relation (CR) are unfortunately all too common for new and even experienced dentists. The myths that are often associated with CR, ultimately […]
Classifying Dental Occlusion: Dawson’s Classifications of Occlusion
How to classify a dental occlusion. For the vast majority of dentists and orthodontists, dental occlusion has been classified using the molar relationship as well as the canine relationship. However, […]
Why are there deep grooves in an occlusal splint?
There are two things finding deep grooves in an occlusal splint could mean.
What can it mean when posterior wear is greater than anterior wear?
Have you ever been in the process of doing a complete exam and see that there is more wear on the posterior teeth than the anterior teeth? Let’s think about […]
Why we ask & what it means, Do you clench or grind your teeth?
When I ask this question, I am first and foremost trying to gauge the patient’s awareness of their condition. You will have some time since you give them their complete […]
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