Balanced and Lingualized Occlusion in Complete Dentures
This chapter explores the concepts of balanced occlusion and lingualized occlusion in complete dentures. It discusses the importance of stability and contacts on both sides of the denture for balance. It also debates the use of articulators and the challenges of achieving balance in protrusion.
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Dr. Andreas Artopoulos will save you HOURS of chairside adjusting as he busts denture occlusion myths.
We covered all the key stages of complete denture fabrication in this gem-packed episode, before offering clear guidelines on what occlusion on complete dentures SHOULD look like (and why).
Protrusive Dental Pearl: ‘Enter Bolus, Exit Balance!’ – find out why group function occlusion is the pragmatic choice of occlusal scheme, instead of painstakingly trying to achieve balanced articulation.
