title: Complete denture occlusion.
abstract: The occlusion for complete dentures discussed in this article is based on basic principles and concepts that have been studied, tested, refined, and applied successfully by dentists for years. This should simplify rather than complicate the selection of the proper posterior tooth form for each patient's edentulous condition, the the modification of the teeth, and the use of the many occlusal schemes. The problem of occlusion is the dentist's responsibility and cannot be shared or relegated to nonprofessionals. The motivation for this article has been the hope that it will help the dentist recognize, analyze, and apply sound procedures in managing the problem. Only after this has been skillfully accomplished has the dentist assumed his full professional responsibility to the patient.
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000502:physiology; D003725:Dental Articulators; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000502:physiology; D010519:Periodontium / Q000502:physiology; D011312:Pressure; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003776:Dental Porcelain