Occlusal equilibration between option and clinical realty

Abstract

Occlusal dysfunctions generated by occlusal interferences as part of occlusal pathology actually have growing frequency in oral pathology. Unfortunately because of their insidious appearance, they are unnoticed until injurious effects are observed or the patients experience dental, muscle or temporomandibular joint pains. If occlusal interferences were observed at the beginning of their appearance, occlusal adjustments would rarely be necessary. To practice occlusal equilibration techniques the dentist needs to observe a number of accurate steps by step technical stages. These principles and stages are revealed in the following text.