title: The aesthetics of occlusion: form, function, finesse.
abstract: The maintenance of occlusal integrity has to be observed in all restorative procedures. The author of this article discusses the natural design of occlusion, diagnosis of the need for occlusal treatment, and the dentist/material/procedure interaction. Understanding those principles is the learning objective of this article.
authors.affiliation: Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Shavell
mesh_terms: D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans