Why Understanding Occlusion is Essential to Quality Dental Care, Peter E. Dawson, DDS

It is not possible to be a „complete” dentist without a comprehensive understanding of occlusion. Occlusion is the foundation for everything a dentist does that involves teeth. A thorough knowledge of occlusion is the basis for understanding why teeth get loose, why they wear excessively, break cusps, fracture restorations, or shift position.