Complete Denture Occlusion

Paek,  Janghyun

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 55(1); 2017 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2017;55(1):82-89.
Published online January 31, 2017.

총의치 교합

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경희대학교 치과대학.치의학전문대학원 치과보철학교실

Complete Denture Occlusion

Janghyun Paek

Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University

Abstract

Proponents of bilaterally balanced occlusion believe that this occlusal concept is important for denture retention and stability. However, the critical appraisal of the literature reveals no scientific evidence to support the bilaterally balanced occlusion as the ideal occlusal concept for conventional complete dentures. Current evidence suggests that the occlusal concept has little influence on clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Additional randomized controlled clinical trials should be developed taking into account the influence of mucosal resiliency, alveolar ridge anatomy, and parafunctional activities on occlusal concept choice. In this paper, various types of complete denture occlusion (bilaterally balanced occlusion, lingualized occlusion, canine-guided occlusion) will be reviewed and compared.

Key Words: artificial teeth;bilaterally balanced occlusion;lingualized occlusion;canine-guided occlusion;