Occlusion for Prosthodontics

Occlusion for Prosthodontics - why is occlusion so confusing?
Changing definitions of existing words - prosthodontics has its own language
Basics - stomatognathic system and temporomandibular joint
Tooth inclinations and mesial migration
Occlusal plane, Curve of Spee, Curve of Wilson
Tooth contact during mastication
Centric Occlusion (CO), Maximum Intercuspal Position (MIP)
Centric Relation (CR) defined and explained
When to use MIP and when to use CR
Analyzing occlusion via MIP
Functional/working cusps and Non-functional cusps
Angles Molar relationship classifications
Cusp and fossa relationships
Excursive and protrusive movements
Canine guidance and anterior guidance
Anterior Divisions of occlusion
Mutually protected occlusion
Interferences and premature contacts
Distalizing inclined plane and relation to joint dysfunction
Tongue thrust and anterior open bite
Bennett movement, shift and angle
Gothic Arch Tracings
Ideal occlusal relationships for fixed and removable prosthodontics
Dental articulators and facebow
Determining occlusion for removable partial dentures - CR vs MIP

Study aids for Dental Boards