Audio Recording

Presenter: Terry T. Tanaka, DDS

Long-term clinical success of esthetic restorations requires a clear understanding of masticatory function and occlusion, what constitutes a stable anterior and posterior occlusion, the recognition of tooth loading oral habits, and the ability to control these habits. When oral habits are added to an esthetic system that lacks proper guidance, tooth wear, restoration wear, and the fracture of both anterior and posterior restorations result. New guidelines for the management of these problems that were not taught in the dental curriculum will be presented.