Occlusal adjustment of natural teeth and fixed prosthesis

Seo,  Jae-Min

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 53(6); 2015 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2015;53(6):402-410.
Published online June 30, 2015.

자연치아와 고정성 보철물의 실전 교합조정

서재민

전북대학교 치의학전문대학원 치과보철학교실

Occlusal adjustment of natural teeth and fixed prosthesis

Jae-Min Seo

Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bio-Science, Chonbuk National University

Abstract

The aims of occlusal adjustment are as follows: to eliminate occlusal interference, to redirect force generated during function to which is favorable for teeth, to improve mastication efficiency and simultaneously establish stable maximal intercuspation or centric occlusion. Also, it should permit mandible to move freely from all positions. The sequence of occlusal adjustment in natural teeth and fixed prosthesis shall be as follows: 1) Eliminate interference that prevent optimal intercuspation and recontouring adjustment 2) Establish maximal intercuspation 3) Eliminate interference in lateral mandibular movement 4) Eliminate interference in anterior mandibular movement 5) Refine occlusal relationships.

Key Words: Occlusal adjustment;Occlusal interference;lateral mandibular movement;anterior mandibular movement;maximal intercuspation;centric occlusion;