title: Occlusion (part 2 of 2).
abstract: In the previous Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry's Talking with Patients, we defined occlusion and malocclusion and discussed when and why malocclusion is a concern. In this issue we will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of malocclusions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Lee W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Boushell
authors.forename: André V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Ritter
mesh_terms: D003766:Dental Occlusion; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic