Removable prosthodontic occlusion

Modern theories and concepts of occlusion for implants and natural teeth have originated in complete denture construction. Bilateral balanced occlusion as the occlusal scheme of choice has a long history in complete denture construction. The reason that occlusion has always been a consideration in the provision of removable prosthetics is because the adoption of good occlusal practice has a significant and immediate impact on the overall success of the treatment, as it affects denture stability. However, clinicians must remember that there are multiple ways, both successful and unsuccessful, to complete the restoration of a patient's occlusion. The goal is to meet the physiologic, functional, and esthetic needs of the individual patient while applying knowledge, accurate diagnosis, experience, clinical judgement, and attention to detail. This paper describes the features of an ideal occlusion in removable prosthodontics, why these features make it ideal for denture stability, and some technique for achieving these aims.

임상가를 위한 특집 2 - 가철성 보철의 교합

가철성 보철물에서는 교합을 어떻게 형성하느냐에 따라 의치에 가해지는 힘의 크기가 결정되고 그에 따라 의치의 안정에도 영향을 미친다. 즉, 의치에 가해지는 외력이 의치의 유지력보다 크면 의치가 불안정해지지만 가해지는 이탈력을 줄여서 의치의 유지력보다 작아지도록 하면 의치의 안정을 얻을 수 있다. 그러므로 주의 깊은 검사와 진단과정을 통해 환자에게 적절한 교합을 설계하는 것은 의치 성공의 중요한 기준인 안정에 필수적이다.