title: Mechanical assessment of interocclusal clearance.
abstract: Appropriate design considerations for pediatric or adult appliances are a part of diagnosis as well as therapy. These include occlusal factors. The occlusal considerations warrant accurately accommodating the cast metal framework or wire elements of a removable appliance. A gauge measurement can be accomplished utilizing the device we describe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Southern Illinois University, School of Dental Medicine, Alton 62002.
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Zoeller
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Martinez
mesh_terms: D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009969:Orthodontic Wires / Q000009:adverse effects