title: Occlusal stability.
abstract: Occlusion is the foundation for clinical success in fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontic treatment. Understanding those principles is critical when restoring a patient's occlusion. Many philosophies, devices, and theories of occlusion have evolved based on anecdotal clinical observations and applied geometric perceptions. The literature has reported these classic and contemporary occlusal concepts. As evidence-based dentistry emerged, it championed scrutiny of previously held beliefs, resulting in the abandonment of many pragmatic, yet beneficial occlusal procedures. The impetus toward scientific discovery, whereby factual information might be universally applied in dental education and clinical practice, has renewed interest in occlusal studies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI 48208, USA. Electronic address: jonatwiens@comcast.net.
authors.forename: Jonathan P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Wiens
authors.forename: Jennifer W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Priebe
mesh_terms: D003766:Dental Occlusion; D006801:Humans; D007568:Jaw / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology
keywords: Fixed prosthodontic treatment; Implant prosthodontic treatment; Occlusal; Removable prosthodontic treatment; Stability