The ideal functional occlusion: A contemporary opinion
1 Dento-facial orthopedic service of the university hospital center of Beni Messous. Faculty of Medicine of Algiers - Algeria.
2 Dento-facial orthopedic service of the university hospital center of Oran. Faculty of Medicine of Oran-Algeria.
Review
International Journal of Scientific Research Updates, 2023, 05(01), 160–169.
Article DOI: 10.53430/ijsru.2023.5.1.0024
Publication history:
Received on 16 January 2023; revised on 28 February 2023; accepted on 03 March 2023
Abstract:
Whenever we are involved in tooth displacement, we must refer to an occlusal concept. There are several, the most used remains that of gnathologists: the canine protected occlusion.
In this concept, the upper canine has the privileged role of guiding the laterality movement on its own, without the participation of the other teeth.
However, some authors in literature reviews believe that the concept of canine protected occlusion or even that of group function occlusion is without any real scientific basis. They were primarily proposed for the clinical simplification they represent.
The aim of this work is to discuss our knowledge on the general topic of functional occlusion in order to be able to make evidence-based treatment decisions.
Keywords:
Canine function occlusion; Group function occlusion; Balanced occlusion; Laterality movements; Chewing function
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