The examination and recording of the occlusion: why and how.
Before presenting 'how' the examination and recording of the occlusion may be achieved, some attempt should be made to justify 'why' it is necessary. It may appear to be a strange way of justifying the need to examine the patient's occlusion, but this will initially involve a study of the influences of mandibular movements.
Davies
S J
SJ
GDP, Stockport. stephen.j.davies@man.ac.uk
Gray
R M
RM
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