title: The influence of posterior occlusion when restoring anterior teeth.
abstract: When any type of esthetic restorative procedure is being considered or performed, a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan is required. Attention to the diagnostic signs of the loss of posterior support (LPS) and their influence on the anterior dentition will guarantee a more predictable outcome. Historical solutions and their inadequacies are addressed. Patient presentations are utilized to demonstrate contemporary treatment of patients requiring esthetic rehabilitations who are lacking posterior support.
authors.affiliation: Division of Primary Oral Healthcare, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, Calif. 90089-0641, USA.
authors.forename: Mamaly
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reshad
authors.forename: Sajid
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jivraj
mesh_terms: D003481:Cuspid; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000628:therapy*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable / Q000009:adverse effects; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008963:Molar / Q000502:physiology*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010516:Periodontal Splints / Q000009:adverse effects; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology; D014716:Vertical Dimension