A robust and accessible resource on occlusion for general dental practitioners

Practical Procedures in Dental Occlusion delivers a solid and reliable exploration of dental occlusion. The book offers practical and accessible information about evidence-based techniques applicable to everyday clinical situations encountered in general practice.

The authors provide a straightforward guide to the optimisation of restorative treatment outcomes, including occlusion in simple and advanced restorative care. The inclusion of questions at the end of the book, a glossary of useful terms and phrases in occlusion encourages self-assessment.

Readers will also find:

• Thorough introductions to common prosthodontic terms, neuromuscular philosophies, and the equipment and techniques used in occlusal examination
• Practical explorations of typical problems faced by practitioners when recording occlusal contacts using different articulating papers
• Overviews of "high crown" clinical scenarios, including the importance of opposing alginate impressions and cast mounting
• An insightful treatment of the clinical scenario of a fractured upper central incisor composite restoration

Perfect for undergraduate dental students and general dental practitioners, Practical Procedures in Dental Occlusion is a valuable resource for those seeking a systematic and logical treatment of the management of occlusal problems.

About the Author

Ziad Al-Ani is Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK.

Riaz Yar is Director of The Square Advanced Dental Care, Visiting Professor, and a specialist in prosthodontics, UK.

Book Information
ISBN 9781119678519
Author Ziad Al-Ani
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 15mm