title: The major part of dentistry you may be neglecting.
abstract: Observation of occlusion, providing patient education about occlusion and treatment of occlusal conditions sadly are neglected in the profession. Occlusal equilibration is one of the major treatments for occlusally oriented diseases, and I estimate that this procedure is not accomplished frequently by many practitioners. I have discussed the conditions needing occlusal equilibration and suggested procedures for the conditions. I encourage practitioners needing education in occlusion to seek it.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Associates, 3707 N. Canyon Road, Suite 3D, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: Gordon J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D002012:Bruxism / Q000628:therapy; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000517:prevention & control; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D019558:Occlusal Adjustment; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy