This highly-illustrated volume has been specially designed to demystify the principles of occlusion and provide readers with an easy-to-access, full colour guide to this essential although highly complex subject area.

Prepared by international opinion leaders, Occlusion: Principles and Practice is rich in pedagogy with pull-out boxes, clinical vignettes, end-of-chapter summaries and an impressive array of explanatory artworks and clinical colour photographs.

Over 300 pages provide a clear explanation of the biological principles underlying occlusion in addition to a deep exploration of the latest evidence-based clinical research. The book is also accompanied by an on-line collection of clinical videos and dynamic MRI scans to further reinforce understanding of the complex issues explored within.

Designed to give readers more confidence in clinical practice, Occlusion: Principles and Practice will be ideal for senior dental undergraduates and qualified practitioners, especially those undertaking postgraduate exams in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics.

KEY FEATURES

Presents the latest information on occlusion in an easy-to-read, accessible format
Fully illustrated with over 400 tables, artworks and photographs
Contains numerous pull-out boxes, summary tables and helpful hints and tips
Complemented by a website containing clinical cases and dynamic MRI scans
Illustrated case histories demonstrate the clinical success of the methods described
Practical and superbly illustrated handbook prepared by a world-renowned contributor team
Ideal for students of restorative dentistry and prosthodontics

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface and Introduction
SECTION 1: BIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. The biological basis of a functional occlusion: the neural framework
2. Periodontal micro- and immuno-biology
3. Occlusion and health
4. Occlusion and adaptation to change - neuroplasticity and its implications for cognition
5. Jaw movement and its control
6. Anatomy and pathophysiology of the temporomandibular joint
SECTION 2: ASSESSMENT
7. Occlusal form and clinical specifics
8. Occlusal diagnostics for treatment planning
9. Articulators, transfer records and study casts
SECTION 3: ORAL IMPLANT OCCLUSION
10. Physiological considerations of oral implant function
11. Occlusion and principles of oral implant restoration
12. Implant rehabilitation and clinical management
SECTION 4: CLINICAL PRACTICE AND OCCLUSION MANAGEMENT
13. Temporomandibular joint disorders
14. Jaw muscle disorders
15. Occlusion and periodontal health
16. Occlusion and orthodontics
17. Occlusion and fixed prosthodontics
18. Occlusion and removable prosthodontics
19. Occlusion in maxillofacial prosthetics
20. Occlusal splints and management of the occlusion
21. Occlusal adjustment in occlusion management
Conclusions