Good Occlusal Practice in Restorative Dentistry

Abstract

The masticatory (or stomatognathic) system is generally considered to be made up of the teeth, the periodontal tissues, and the articulatory system. Within the articulatory system, one can imagine the temporomandibular joints as the hinges, the masticatory muscles as the motors and the dental occlusion as the contacts. Dentists manage their patients’ occlusion during routine restorative dental procedures because the occlusal surfaces of the teeth are usually involved in the provision of restorations [2]. But dentists should avoid unplanned occlusal change because it may lead to an iatrogenic problem or a restorative failure [3].