Contemporary relevance of occlusion and mastication.

摘要

The evolution of new dental technologies, such as three-dimensional [3D] image manipulation, computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacture [CAD/CAM], and new ceramics, are having a profound impact on treatment planning in oral rehabilitation. Yet the fundamentals of mastication, which are crucial determinants of optimizing treatment outcomes, are often overlooked. The importance of an optimal dentition for mastication is undergoing renewed recognition of its clinical significance beyond the commonly accepted importance of the arrangement of the teeth for esthetics and function.