Biomechanics of occlusion and the articulator.
The evaluation of the occlusion is important in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry because the occlusal surfaces of the teeth to be restored must be functional units of the patient's stomatognathic system. Specifically, the morphology of the cusps, fossae, grooves, and marginal ridges should support the mandible in the intercuspal position and where appropriate, during eccentric jaw movements and in functional activities such as mastication. Restored teeth should not interfere with mandibular function in mastication, speech, and swallowing nor should they transmit excessive force to the attachment apparatus or the temporomandibular joint either in the intercuspal or eccentric jaw positions or during movement.
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Department of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, Newark, USA.
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D016302:Centric Relation; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D003725:Dental Articulators; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D008409:Mastication / Q000502:physiology; D013060:Speech / Q000502:physiology