The main themes of this book planning and occlusion are inseparable determinants for the success of every restorative treatment and for the long-term reputation of a dental practice. Thus, in a clear and uncomplicated manner, this book presents protocols containing all the relevant aspects related to case planning with different degrees of complexity. The primary purpose of the book is to obtain results with consistency and predictability that exceed the expectations of patients and dentists. An extensive review of the literature on occlusion is presented so that the reader can understand all the critical principles related to the topic and apply them in a practical and effective manner.





AUTHOR



Dr. Marcelo A. Calamita MS PhD

Brazil, Sao Paulo
Marcelo Calamita graduated in 1988 from the University of Sao Paulo, where he also obtained his certificate, MS, and PhD in prosthodontics. He is Visiting professor in the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences at the University of Florida and worked as Associate Professor of Prosthodontics at University Braz Cubas and University of Guarulhos in Sao Paulo. Marcelo Calamita is the former president of the Brazilian Society of Esthetic Dentistry and the Brazilian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He was Editor-in-chief of the Dental Press Brazilian Journal of Esthetics and currently serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry and International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, Brazilian editions. In addition, he has lectured nationally and internationally, written numerous scientific publications on treatment planning and esthetic dentistry. He also maintains a private practice in Sao Paulo focusing on comprehensive restorative, esthetic and prosthetic dentistry.





Contributors



Alexandre Carvalho Teixeira Christian Coachman Eduardo Fregnani Felipe Miguel Pinto Saliba Guilherme Cabral José Roberto Santana de Moura Junior Wanessa Miranda-Silva


Part 1. The Planning Process



Chapter 01. Anamnesis
Chapter 02. Clinical Exam
Chapter 03. Multidisciplinar Planning
Chapter 04. Restorative Material Selection
Chapter 05. Treatment Plan Presentation
Chapter 06. Follow-Up And Maintanance





Part 2. Function in Esthetics



Chapter 07. Introduction to Functional Occlusion
Chapter 08. Monting in Semiadjustable Articulators
Chapter 09. Maxilomandibular Relations
Chapter 10. Functional Guides
Chapter 11. Vertical Dimension of Occlusion
Chapter 12. Occlusal Plane
Chapter 13. Occlusal Adjustment
Chapter 14. Interocclusal Splint