The variability of intercuspal position.
Variability in recording occlusal relationships can complicate fabrication of a prosthesis. A comparison of the interocclusal space found with patient- or operator-guided occlusal contact with and without the presence of local anesthetic was made. It is concluded that there is less variability when an operator-guided occlusal record is made.
D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology*