title: The importance of contacts and embrasures and their effect on the periodontium.
abstract: Operative and restorative dentistry are challenging disciplines of dentistry. When esthetics and periodontics are added to the equation, it becomes that much more difficult for any operator to restore teeth in an ideal manner. In order to be successful and have reasonable occlusal harmony, periodontal health, and beautiful esthetics, knowledge of all of these disciplines is necessary no matter what kind of material is being placed. Continuing education, care, skill, practice, a desire for excellence, and, most of all, patience will allow any dentist to accomplish these goals.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Small
mesh_terms: D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans