title: How to preview esthetics and test occlusion in vivo prior to performing restorative dentistry.
abstract: The technique discussed in this article tests occlusion, esthetics, and phonetics prior to starting restorative dentistry.
authors.affiliation: Nassau University Hospital Center, Department of Dentistry, East Meadow, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Bruce T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Michnick
mesh_terms: D016302:Centric Relation; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019217:Tooth Attrition / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014716:Vertical Dimension