title: Taking responsibility for occlusion: the perfect occlusion.
abstract: Patients free from occlusal dysfunction rarely have their teeth together. But, when occlusion does occur (i.e., swallowing), the contacts should be simultaneous and in such a manner as to direct the vector of force down the long axis of the tooth or implant. The incline planes should not touch.
authors.affiliation: Scripps Implant Dentistry, La Jolla, Calif., USA.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McCoy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012016:Reference Values