The Importance of Occlusal Diagnosis

Abstract

It is the final aim of gnathology to give physiological occlusion to the patient. However, generally, intercuspal occlusal position of the upper and lower jaws always avoid the interference of cusp, so that the occlusion is not recognized as a centric relation one.
This is clarified according to the result of the occlusal diagnosis of about five hundreds cases. It was found there may be some complaints of disharmony or discomfort for the restoration in the intercuspal position without occlusal diagnosis.
Consequently, at first, the occlusal diagnosis of the centric relation is performed, then, the restoration must be set in accordance with the centric relation occlusion.
Many patients suffering from occlusal disease for a long period time may be cured by setting the harmonious restoration of the centric relation. Dentistry is valued more highly, and is more reliable.
Thus it should be the first step for gnathology at the daily clinic always at the primary stage of treatment.